Robert H. “Bob” Ware, 77, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2007, at a local hospital.

Mr. Ware was a native of Pensacola, Fla., and had lived in Lake Charles for more than 56 years. He was a member of Oak Park Methodist Church in Lake Charles, where he served on the Trustee’s Committee and Administrative Council and as an usher. Mr. Ware was a self-employed body shop owner for four years before working for the Ford dealership for over 26 years as its body shop manager.

He was a member of the Navy Reserve and the Air Force, in which he was a staff sergeant. He also served in the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife, Arlene Ware of Lake Charles; one son, Howard Sockrider and wife Marianna of Pearland, Texas; two brothers, John C. “Sonny” Ware and wife Nadine of Pensacola, Fla., and Francis R. “Buddy” Ware and wife Janey of Port Arthur, Texas; one sister, Mary Evelyn Hall and husband Sam of Pensacola, Fla.; four grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Oak Park United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roger Templeton will officiate. Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. in Highland Memory Gardens under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles.

The family may receive friends from 9 a.m. that morning in the church. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Oak Park United Methodist Church or the choice of one’s charity. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.mem.com.

Source:  American Press (Lake Charles, LA) – Thursday, September 27, 2007