He is survived by his wife, Roxine Ware, two daughters, Jessica Ware and Santrice Brown (Maurice), his siblings: Lamar Ware (Gwen), Thomas Ware (Charlotte), Ella Lindsey, Myrtle Hampton, Anna Manning, Shyrl Tillman, Arelene Simmons (Randolph), Rita Robinson (Donald); and a host of nieces nephews, other relatives and special friends.