Jerry Lyn Ware
January 3, 1939 ~ April 7, 2018
Jerry Lyn Ware, age 79, a resident of Ruth St. Mansfield Addition Philippi, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 7, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 3, 1939 in Philippi, a son of the late Paul Blackburn and Ruth Mildred (McBee) Ware. Jerry was united in marriage on April 28, 1963 to Barbara J. (Kurucz) Ware who survives at home. Also surviving
Son, Jerry A. Ware of Philippi
Jerry was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Blackburn Jr. and James H Ware.
He was owner of Scott Plumbing and Heating, Delta Mining Supply, part owner in Bartco, and manager of Barbour Country Club.
Jerry was a member of ROTC, he was an avid golfer, and sports fan. He was a member of the Crim Memorial United Methodist Church.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Tuesday April 10, from 5-8 pm and on Wednesday April 11, from 8-11 am the service hour with Pastor Bryan Headley officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery.
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Barb and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. We had been good friends from the time we played against each other in High School some 62 years ago. I will miss him dearly. If I can ever be of help in your future, please don't hesitate to contact me. I will be thinking of your family and pray that you can celebrate the years that you had together.
With love,
Sonny Shade
Better hide your keys Ware. I will miss you Pops.
I am a member of the Delphic Alumni Association – and I am expressing the shock and pain of hearing about the loss of Jerry. He will be remembered as a valued member of the Delphics and as a tremendous athlete at AB. Our hearts and prayers go to his family.
Barbara and family,
Extending our sympathies to you on Jerry's passing.He had a great influence on many people throughout the years. He was Rick's childhood basketball idol and I know that he taught my dad more than a few things about golf.
May you find comfort in all of the memories. God Bless
Sorry for your lose.my thought and prayers are with you.Rockie & Becky Starkey
Barb, I don't need to tell you that Jerry was my best friend at AB. Those were the days! P.B.,Rouchie. basketball, fast pitch softball with ” The Con”, probably shouldn't mention the King of Clubs. He was a great guy and will be missed. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill and Eva Jo
Barb, Jerry, so sorry for you loss. Pop was a great man, will miss him. Love and Prayers to all.
Barb and Jerry , Sorry for your loss, Pops was a very good friend and he will be missed by many. Enjoyed the time we spent together especially at BCC
So sorry for your loss, prayers to you and your family.
In memory of Jerry Lyn Ware, Chuck Bennett lit a candle
Barbara and son Jerry,
Jerry was such a close friend while we were at A-B. I valued that friendship and
had many great memories of times with him and other Delphics over the years.
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy. Prayers and good thoughts are with
you at this time. He was a wonderful friend, one whom I will never forget.
Sincerely,
Dave Roe
Myrtle Beach, SC
Barb I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you & little Jerry. Sincerely Stella Firl.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss – may God bless and comfort you at this sad time and in the days ahead.
Barb I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts & prayers go out to you & little Jerry
Barb and Jerry, sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed stopping in at the golf course and talking with you all. I loved to talk Mountainer sports with him. My prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss. Memories will forever fill the days for years to come.
So sorry to learn of the passing of Jerry, so well remembered from days of our youth at Alderson Broaddus. Sincere sympathy to Jerry's wife and son.
The Delphic Alumni Association is sending a donation to the Crim Memorial Methodist Church in Jerry's memory. Please accept this as a small token of our appreciation and admiration for Jerry.
Charlie Ferrell
In memory of Jerry Lyn Ware, Tony Martin lit a candle
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
Aunt Barbara. I am deeply, deeply sorry for your loss, and sorry I wasn't able to make it in for the funeral. I hope you are doing well!!!! If you want to reach me for anything, my cell # is 304-290-2353, and my email is kvfelton01@yahoo.com.
Please feel free to reach out to me for anything that I can do for you!!!
I love you…you have always been my favorite Aunt!!!
Kelley (Ware) Felton