Thomas “Pete” Ware, 89, of Emerson, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017, in Homer, La., after a lengthy illness. He was born December 8, 1927, in Emerson, to Obe and Emma Crump Ware.
He was a member of Ware’s Chapel Methodist Church and a retired building contractor. He loved to hunt, fish, and work in his garden. Pete enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He set a strong example for others to follow and was a mentor to all who knew him. He built many homes in Claiborne and Webster Parishes and Columbia County and will be remembered for his dry wit and special sayings.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Elbert Ware, C. B. Ware, George Ware, E. Jack Ware; and sister, Artie Bergeron.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ernestine Ware; three sons, Tommy Ware, Mark Ware and wife Nancy of Emerson, and Tim Ware and wife Kim of Haynesville, La.; Grandchildren Tiffany Williams and husband Mike of Haynesville, Mike Ferguson, Shauna Jackson and husband Adam, Sam Ware and wife Ali, all of Magnolia; Lori Reeves of Bossier City, La., and Keelie Ware of Shreveport, La.; 11 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; sisters Marge Phillips of Haynesville; and Flossie Price of Ruston, La.; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Haynesville United Methodist Church with Dr. Eric Goble officiating. Interment will follow in Ware’s Chapel Cemetery in Emerson under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Tyler Claunch, Doug Garrett, Tommy Garrett, Keith Killgore, Jeff Phillips, Reed Phillips, Joe Ware and Mike Ware. Honorary pallbearers will be his nephews and many co-workers.
The family wishes to give a special thanks to Claiborne Memorial Medical Center, Heritage Nursing Center, Dr. Clint Butler and Dr. Sam Abshire for their wonderful care during “Pops” illness.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bailey Funeral Home in Haynesville. Sign our online guest book at www.baileyfuneralhome.net
Source: Banner-News (Magnolia, AR) – Wednesday, April 12, 2017
