Ware, Orlin Dale Dale Ware, 70, passed away May 4, 2014. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Ginger, his children Leslie Ware & Deann Ware, daughter-in-law Amy Ware, and 4 grandchildren-Melissa, Elias, Orlin, and Arabella. He is also survived by his sisters, Sandra Breeland & Kristi Vincent, and brother, Rick Ware, and many cousins, nieces & nephews. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Orlin & Irene Ware, and sisters Doris Murdock, Robbie Satterwhite, & Beverly Horton. Dale was born in Texarkana and graduated from Forney High School in 1961. He earned his master plumbers license, was a member of Local Union 100, and owned a commercial plumbing business. He also assisted his son in developing real estate for several years and helped oversee the Flying W Ranch, his beloved home during his final years. He was a member of RC Buckner Masonic Lodge for 40 years and was a Deacon at Oak Hill Assembly. He also served on the Coppell City Council from 1980 to 1988, as City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem. A devoted family man, Dale provided much love, encouragement, and support to his children throughout their lives. He and his wife, Ginger, exemplified the meaning of “partnership” during their 50 + years together. Dale adored his grandchildren, never tiring of hearing their stories, or telling them his. Dale enjoyed people and developed many dear friendships over the course of his life. His passions included music, particularly steel guitar. He was a favorite vendor at the annual Steel Guitar Jamboree and a talented musician who could play just about any instrument he picked up. Dale was grateful to the excellent physicians who cared for him after his diagnosis of Mantle Cell Lymphoma. He loved sharing the story of his miraculous second remission, and squeezed every moment of life he could from the extra year God granted him. Excerpts from an editorial published in the Coppell Citizens’ Advocate upon Dale’s retirement from the Coppell City Council describe his character and integrity: “Dale Ware feared no one. He took on developer and city manager alike, when he disagreed with them. They might have had finer “threads” or speech, but not a finer mind. He asked the hard questions.” “You could disagree and debate with Ware for hours (and most everyone did, because he is an opinionated guy!), but still remain friends. Arguments did not fall on deaf ears; he gave your opinion a chance.” “Perhaps the most significant characteristic of Ware was a maturity that allowed him to look beyond the pettiness and disagreements of today to the broader picture of friendship and caring of tomorrow. He knew how to forgive and accept and move on. With him, everyone always had a second chance.” (by Jean Murph) Visitation will be Wednesday, May 7, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Roselawn Funeral Home, and funeral services will commence at 10:00 am. Burial will follow, at the Flying W Ranch in Hillsboro, Texas. In lieu of flowers, Dale asked that any remembrances be made in the form of a donation to Oak Hill Assembly; PO Box 38; Seagoville, TX 75159.

Source:  Dallas Morning News from May 6 to May 7, 2014