James Ross Ware, 82, of Nederland died peacefully in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, December 6, 2006.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 9, 2006 at First Baptist Church of Nederland, with Reverend Dr. David Higgs officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Bluff Memorial Park, in Port Neches. A gathering of the family and friends will be from 5 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, December 8, 2006 at the mortuary.
James was born on October 15, 1924 in Brandon, Texas to Ross and Vernon Ware. After serving in WWII from 1942 to 1946, he attended and graduated from North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. It was there that he met the love of his life and wife of 58 years, Dorothy.
After teaching in the High Island and Nederland School Districts, he went to work for Gulf Oil Refinery where he retired after 38 years of service. A longtime member of First Baptist Church in Nederland, he taught Sunday School for many years and enjoyed singing with the Silvertones. His relationship with God as well as his devotion to his family were the most important things in his life.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ware of Nederland; daughters, Kathy Marksmeier and husband Jerry of Tomball, Susan Breitenberg and husband Norman of White Oak, Phyllis Mosley and husband James of Nederland; son, Paul Ware of Nederland; grandchildren, Wesley Breitenberg, Emily Breitenberg, Andy Breitenberg, Micah Mosley, Rebecca Mosley, and Rachel Mosley; as well as a great grandson, Scott Breitenberg.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Nederland, 1911 Nederland Ave. Nederland, Texas 77627
