Thomas King Ware Obituary, 2011

“PONTOTOC – T.K. Ware, 74, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. He was born Dec. 15, 1936, in Pontotoc County to Thomas Darrell and Winnie Kathleen King Ware. He was a graduate of Pontotoc High School, Class of 1954, and the University of Mississippi. He was a United States Army veteran and a longtime member of Harrisburg Baptist Church. He was an accountant and worked many years for Dacus Foods and Lift Incorporated. He enjoyed working outside and tending to his cows, and hunting. He was an avid Ole Miss Rebel fan, especially of Ole Miss basketball.

Services will be noon Friday at Lee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Forrest Sheffield officiating. Burial will be in Lee Memorial Park.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Nettie Ware of Tupelo; two daughters, Kathi Carter (George) of Tupelo and Liz Rayburn (Al) of Pontotoc; his siblings, William Towery Ware (Margaret) of Okolona, Burton Ware (Shirley) of Pontotoc, Nancy Tucker (George) of Pontotoc, Frances Jernigan (Jerry) of Plantersville, Ray Ware (Charlene) of Tupelo and Joe Ware (Linda) of Pontotoc; two grandchildren, Josh Rayburn (Mandi) and Hannah Rayburn; three great-grandchildren, Kaden Rayburn, Marlee Rayburn and Braxton Henson; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John Charles Ware.

Pallbearers will be his nephews; Richard Ware Jr., John Ware, Judson Jernigan, Joseph Jernigan, Benjamin Tucker, Russell Ware and Timothy Tucker. Honorary pallbearer will be Matthew Tucker.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Friday.

Memorials may be made to Harrisburg Baptist Church.

For online condolences and guest registry, visit www.leememorialonline.com.”

Source:  Read more: NEMS360.com – Obituaries November 24 2011
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