Willie James “Bill” Ware Jr., 86, loving husband of 60 years to Frances Nickles Ware, entered into rest on Saturday, April 21, 2018, in his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Damascus Baptist Church with the Dr. David Stockton officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Military Honors.

Mr. Ware was born in Abbeville, SC to the late Willie James Ware Sr. and Emma Elizabeth Ware and was a resident of Appling, Ga. for 44 years. He was a US Marine Veteran having served two years. In 1956, he graduated from Presbyterian College and after 33 years of service, he retired from McKesson Chemical as the Branch Manager. As a member of Damascus Baptist Church for 43 years and the Friendship Sunday School Class, he served as Secretary of Sunday School Attendance and as a Deacon. He was affectionately known as “Wild Bill”.

Survivors include his wife, France Nickles Ware; one son, Jimmy Ware (Pamela); three daughters, Lynda Morris, Penney Morris (Steve) and Julie Nevils (Trey); one brother, Francis “Bub” Ware; ten grandchildren, Michael Morris, Cal Morris (Janelle), Willie J. Ware IV, Wesley Morris (Kacee), John Ware, Anna Partridge (Christopher), Carlie Tomlin (Josh), Andrea Morris, Molly Ware and Dalton Nevils; and four great-grandchildren, Jase, Makenzie, Myla and Levi.

He was preceded in death by his older brother, Bobby Ware and his wife Betty.

Memorials may be made to Damascus Baptist Church, 6375 Ridge Road, Appling, GA 30802.

Pallbearers will be Michael Morris, Cal Morris, Willie J. Ware IV, Wesley Morris, John Ware, Dalton Nevils and Mike Lockaby.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1:00 PM until time of service at the church.

Please visit www.starling-evans.com to sign guestbook.

Source:   STARLING-EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 435 W MILLEDGEVILLE ROAD, HARLEM, GA. 706-556-6524