age 92, of Gardendale, formerly of Forestdale, passed away on June 2, 2007. He was a member of Gardendale First Baptist Church. He was retired from Jim Walter Resources. He was a loving father,grandfather and great grandfather.He was preceded in death by his wife Ruby Ware and son Larry Ware. Funeral Services will be held at Valhalla Funeral Home chapel on Tuesday June 5, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. with burial in Valhalla cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 4, 2007 from 5 until 8 p.m. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Ware; three daughters, Pat Johnson (Winford), Betty DeVine and Retha Ware; step daughter, Kathy Canteberry (W.L.); nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and two step grandchildren. Valhalla Funeral Home Midfield directing.