MR. GARY LARAND WARE - Age 68, - of LaFayette, Georgia passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was born May 18, 1954 to his late parents, King Edward Ware, Jr. and Janie Lou Shropshire Ware. He attended Hill High School in LaFayette, Georgia. He was a Hyster Driver for World Carpet in Dalton, Georgia until his health declined. He was a member of Prospect Baptist Church, LaFayette, Georgia. He enjoyed gardening, car repairs, and was considered the family handyman. He was preceded by his wife, Tina Warren Ware, brother, Ronald Keith Ware, sister, Brenda T. Ware Montgomery, and grandson, Eric Upshaw, Jr.

He is survived by his children, Deric (Tara) Ware, King Ware, Kisha (Donny) Smith, Amber Bates, and Sheneka (Julius) Burke; fourteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sisters, Janice Underwood and Tracy (Chad Darden) Ware; nieces and nephews, Natasha Underwood, Jomont (Julianne) Ware, Nashard (Davida) Underwood, Jakea (Leon) Mack, and Jakeem (Bridgett) Ware; long time partner, Lisa Chambers; step child, Justice (Deandre) Ringer; two step granchildren; a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 2:00 P. M. at the Willis Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Major Suttles, Eulogist. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., 2011 Martin L. King, Jr., Blvd., Dalton, Georgia 30721.