Tommy J. Ware, age 86, of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Monday, January 18, 2021 at Chatsworth Health and Rehabilitation.
He was born June 4, 1934 in Tennessee, a son of the late Ed and Edith Land Ware. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Faye Griffin Ware; son, Randy Ware; brothers, Dayton Ware, Ray Ware and Grady Ware; and sisters, Ruby Ware, Ruth Ware, Louise Ware and Dorothy Cochran.
He is survived by his children, Mike and Mia Ware of Villanow, GA, Shannon Ware of Rocky Face, GA, Mark Ware of Denver, CO, Penny and William Ledford of Chatsworth, GA, Tina Mull of Rocky Face, GA; brothers, Wayne Ware of Chatsworth, GA and Eddie Ware of Dalton, GA; and seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A private service will be held and he will be laid to rest beside his wife at the Dunagan Cemetery with Reverend Dale Lawhorne officiating.
Due to the national health crisis and the COVID-19 virus, masks must be worn properly at all times and social distancing must be observed when visiting the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements will be announced by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Dr., Dalton, GA 30721, (706) 226-4002.