Mr. Charles Everett Ware

Mr. Charles Everett Ware was born in Brooklyn New York on April 20, 1947, to the parents of Albert Elsworth Ware and the late Bessie Ware. Charles was raised in Detroit and graduated from Detroit Central High in 1965. He then served 4 years in the United States Air Force. After which, he moved to Cleveland, OH and worked for Honeywell. In 1974, Charles returned to Detroit where he would build a career with General Motors. Charles was proud of his contribution to the company as a Senior Electrical Technician. In 2017, he elected to join his wife, Jeanette of 43 years, in retirement.

Charles and Jeanette loved to dance and entertain. They are known for their cookouts and annual Christmas parties. Charles was very family oriented. He loved his grandchildren and supported everything they did. You could easily find Charles on the baseball field, tennis courts or at the school. If the grandkids had an activity, he was there cheering them on. Charles was committed to spending quality time with them in town and during their annual out of town trips.

Charles was also dedicated to the betterment of his community. He served as President of the Victoria Park Homeowners Association where he actively helped in the improvement of his neighborhood. He was also an active board member of the Detroit Citizen District Council (Jefferson/Chalmers area).

To know Charles is to know the Lord. He served the Lord and would spread the gospel to anyone who would listen. He was an active member of Triumph Church of Detroit, MI where he served as an Usher.

On Friday February 11, 2022, Charles made his transition. He was preceded in death by his mother Bessie, daughter Janice, and his Grandparents Everett and Lena Mae. Charles leaves behind his loving wife Jeanette Ware, his son Brite Alonzo Ware, his only brother Albert M. Ware (Wendy), five grandchildren Cameron, Nicholas and Kelsey Greer, Sarai and Nayla Ware, his nephew Albert B. Ware, his niece Christina Ware and a host of family and friends who loved Charles dearly.

“Walk by Faith not by sight” Charles E Ware (April 20,1947-February 11, 2022)

Visitation will be held Saturday February 19,2022 2:00pm – 6:00pm at A H Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave @Vernier, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

Memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on April 23rd, 2022 at Triumph Church, 2760 East Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI

Arrangements and care provided by A.H. Peters Funeral home of Grosse Pointe.