WHITWELL – Richard “Rick” Ware, 50, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2004.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Ware.

He is survived by his parents, William and Nova Ware of Whitwell; daughter, Misty Ware of Whitwell; and three sisters, Margie Severs of Violet, La., Ann Cooper and Pat Steele of Whitwell.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. CST Wednesday in the Chapel of Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home with the Rev. Allen Griffith officiating.

Interment will be in Red Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. CST Wednesday, March 31.