Robert J. “JoJo” Ware, 49, a resident of Birchwood, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, in a local hospital. He was a son of the late Freddy Ware. He was also preceded in death by a son, Nathaniel Joe Ware; and brother, Ronnie Ware. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Singleton of Birchwood; son, Robert Jeremy Ware of Delano; and Jeremy’s mother, Carol Hilliard of Cleveland. The family will receive friends on Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Burdette Baptist Church, located at 1920 Blythe Ferry Lane, Birchwood. They will then proceed to McInturff Cemetery, located on Highway 60 in Birchwood, for a graveside service at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. James Staton officiating. You can share your memories and condolences with JoJo’s family by visiting www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service has charge of the arrangements.