Gary Rex Ware, age 82 of Murphy, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Gary was born in Cherokee County to the late Fred William and Wilda Mae Dye Ware. He had worked in construction. Gary was a jack of all trades, loved to read the Cherokee Scout, eating Bojangles biscuits and telling jokes. He especially loved spending time with his wife of 61 years. Gary was a member of Bear Paw Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Ware and Larry Ware; and his sister, Joyce Bandy.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Debra Kimbrell Ware; his brother, Ronnie Ware (Glenda Sue) and several special nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy with Pastor Steve Ware and Pastor Calvin Murphy officiating. Singers will be Andy and Tammy Ware. Burial will be at Friendship Baptist Church in Murphy with Pastor Bobby Lovingood officiating graveside. Pallbearers will be Seth Morgan, Tyson Lovingood, Paul Kimbrell, Donald Ware, Gerry Paiva and Rusty Bailey. Honorary Pallbearers will be Carson Lovingood and Owen Lovingood.
The family will receive friends from 6pm to 8pm on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Murphy the evening before the funeral service.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at
www.townson-rose.com
