Michael

Ware

Mr. Michael Ware was called home on March 8, 2024. He was the youngest child of the late Boots and Delma McCann Ware in Gainesville, Georgia. Michael's brilliant spirit, radiant smile, and compassionate heart captivated everyone who had the opportunity to know him.

Michael was introduced to Christ at an early age at Sanders Chapel (later renamed Rucker Memorial Baptist Church in Gainesville, Georgia. He joyfully accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior on September 14, 2023, and was re-baptized on Saturday. November 11, 2023. He tool joy in sharing his testimony with whoever would listen. Michael was proudly recognized as the First Gentleman of the Mt. Nebo Community Baptist Church in Griffin, Georgia, where he worshiped served with joy, and delighted in supporting the Pastor, his faithful wife, Pastor Janet Curtis-Ware.

"Boots" as he affectionately known on the basketball court, excelled in school, graduating from Gainesville High School. His height, talent, and commitment to the sport of Basketball afforded him stellar athletics accolades. He attended the University of Middle Georgia and the University of West Georgia, with full scholarships. In 1978, "Shoney Big Boy" crossed the line of Kappa Alpha Psi as a proud member of KS Togetherness. Michael's accomplishments continued in his professional career. He served as Fleet Manager for Allan Virgil Ford for over thirty (30) years, where he received many awards and distinctions. Most notably, Michael's leadership and tenacity earned the dealership the prestigious award as the Top Twenty-Five Government Sales Department over thirty times.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Boots and Delma McCann-Ware; two brothers, Leroy Randolph and Johnny Harris; fiver sisters, Janet K. Ware, Doris A. Ware, Annie Lois Ware-Thomas, Joanne Ware, Edna Parker and Bernice Ware.

He leaves to honor his memory a devoted, and loving wife, Janet Curtis-Ware of Griffin, Georgia; two adoring children, Michael Shance Ware of Nashville, TN, and  LaDasia Ware of Conyers, GA. He is survived by his dear friend and mother of his children, Doris Braddy Ware of Decatur, GA; his siblings, Herschel Wells, Jerald "Pete" Ware, and Brenda Mize; four sisters-in-law, Mattie Lee Harris, Cynthia Curtis, Beverly Lawton, and Tonya (Tango) Walker; two brothers-in-law, Monte (Stephanie) Curtis, and Terrence (Sheila) Curtis, and his father-in-law, Rev. J.B. Curtis.

Michael's legacy will continue through the lives of his eight grandchildren, David Ware, Devin Ware, Isa Ware, Michael "Mike-Mike" Ware, Elliott Ware, Nicole, and Natalya, he also leaves countless nieces, nephews, and his goddaughter, Rhyleigh.

Visitation for Mr. Ware will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church located 1599 Betty Talmadge Avenue in Jonesboro. The body will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Alta Vista Cemetery in Gainesville, Georgia. Pastor Terrence Curtis is the Pastor and Eulogist.

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