Jimmy Ray Ware

He was preceded in death by his parents, James & Jessie Ware and his sister, Mildred Smithwick. His most beloved wife, Louise Ware, also preceded him in death.

Mr. Ware proudly and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps for several years. Following his service in the Marine Corps, he studied and became an Engineer, specializing in Process Management. After retiring as an Engineer, he opened a Convenience Store and operated it for several years. Afterwards, he retired again, and started a home cleaning business.

His survivors include; his daughter Joi and her husband Rick Cox of Marietta; their two sons, Tyler and Jonathan Cox; daughter Mary Alicia and her husband David Lubbers; their children, Rachael, Daniel and Andrew; and 3 great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by his sister, Janelle Hanks, of Anderson, South Carolina and four nieces and nephews.

He dearly loved his grandchildren.

The family will celebrate and honor Mr. Ware’s life at 11:00am, Monday July 27th, 2020, in the Chapel of Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 2000 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta, Georgia, 30060.

Following his service, Mr. Ware will be laid to rest, the same day, at 1:30pm, on the grounds of Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Georgia, with Marine Corps, burial honors.