John Henry Ware, Jr.

Obituary For John Henry Ware, Jr.

John Henry Ware, Jr. was born on November 11, 2003 to Davetta Smith Jones and John Ware, Sr. in Fort Pierce, FL. He attended the local schools of Saint Lucie County ultimately attending Dale Cassens Education Complex. For a short period of time he was employed as an air conditioner installer for Lee Installation Station. John enjoyed making music, playing football and baseball, working, helping others, performing, making others laugh and showing unconditional love and respect to everyone. He received the For Safe Serve Award in Lake City, FL.

On June 19, 2023, John quietly departed this life. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Dorothy Weathers and aunt, Ida Cheathem.

Left to cherish his memories are his parents: Davetta Smith Jones and John Ware, Sr.; sisters: Bridgida Newman and Darnella Wesley; brother: Marion Wesley; nephews: Marion Wesley, Jr. and Rontravius Adams, Jr.; nieces: Ra’skylla Adams and Lianna Marr; aunts: Tiffany Bass, Nicole Jones, Bridgette Cheathem, Natayia Atmore, Katrina Bryant; uncles: Joseph Weathers and Patrick Weathers; godmother: Shelia Jefferson; sister-in-law: Cheyenne Marr; godsister: Detresia Townsend; and a host of other family members and sorrowing friends who will miss him dearly.

“Our son, a beautiful memory, beloved and treasured forever. The love you gave and the life you lived will forever be remembered: A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. We love you John.”

Graveside services will convene on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Fort Pierce, FL beginning at 2:00pm.

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