James Holland Ware, 73, a resident of 114 Keyes Ave., Philippi, passed away Monday, Sept. 2, 2002, at his residence, following a lengthy illness.
He was born Aug. 25, 1928, at Philippi, a son of the late Paul Blackburn and Ruth McBee Ware
He was united in marriage to the former June S. Sullivan, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Michael E. Ware, Deep Creek, Md., and Michael Brett Ware, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; one daughter, Kelley Victoria Dlugos, Morgantown; one brother, Jerry L. Ware, Philippi; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two daughters, Jamie Elizabeth Ware and Holly Jo Narkevic; one son, Marc Holland Ware; and one brother, Paul Blackburn Ware Jr.
He was a 1947 graduate of Philippi High School. In 1953, he graduated from the West Virginia University of Law. He was a member of the American Bar Association, West Virginia State Bar Association and the 19th Judicial Bar Association. He practiced law for 50 years. He served as city attorney of Philippi for many years.
He was a member of the Barbour County Chamber of Commerce, Philippi Kiwanis Club, Grafton Elks Club and Tyhannons Sportsman Club and Emeritus Board of Directors at the 1st Central Bank.
At the request of the deceased he will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Philippi United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Lepp officiating. A celebration of life will follow at the Philippi City Building. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Brain Tumor Research.
