Robert G. “Bob” Ware, age 81, of Buckhannon, WV died Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born August 4, 1928 in Lewis County, WV, a son of the late Frederick G. and Elvyn Slaughter Ware. On January 2, 1953 he married Wanda Mae Sturm who preceded him in death on January 6, 2000. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by one grandson, Robert Joseph Corder and four brothers, Gilbert, Dorsey, Denzil and Gaylord Ware. He is survived by one daughter, Connie Marple and husband Mark of Buckhannon; one son, David Ware and wife Jacqueline of Buckhannon; one grandson, Anthony Ware of Buckhannon; one sister, Rosetta Woofter of Buckhannon; two half sisters, Pauline McCrobie and Janice Harr of Davis, WV; one half brother, Fred Ware and wife Mary of Buckhannon and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Ware was a mechanic for the board of education. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness in Tennerton. Mr. Ware was a truck driver for Dexcar Queen Coal Company for 29 years. He served in the US Army. After retirement he was an avid gardener and shared his crops with everyone. Friends will be received Monday, May 3, 2010 from 6-9 PM at the Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Tuesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Wease Day officiating. Burial will follow in the Reger Chapel Church Cemetery in Buckhannon. VFW Post # 3663, Frank B. Bartlett Post # 7 American Legion, DAV Chapters # 5 & # 36 will conduct military honors at the graveside. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
