And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and there shall be no more death, neither
sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more; for the former things are passe away.
Revelations 21:4

Elder Robert Lee Ware was born March 24, 1944 to the late Bessie Thomas and Willie Ware. He
was born, raised, and attended school in Leland, Mississippi.
Elder Ware met Mrs. Nancy Aubrey and they united in marriage on September 15, 1969. He
reared three girls with this union: Mary, Arether, and Ella. After 52 years of marriage, the lord
called him home on August 30, 2021.
Elder Ware began his ministry at Feltus Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Minden, LA under the leadership of
Dr. John H. Feltus. He later became pastor of Center Mission C.O.G.I.C. in Athens, LA. He
pastored faithfully for 30 years until his death.
Elder Ware was well known in the community and church family because he didn't hesitate to
speak his mind. He enjoyed food and didn't mind asking anyone to fix different foods. He worked
at various jobs which included: Ludlow, Evergreen, Homer Memorial Hospital, the railroad,
Emerson Oil, and Hydro Walker Trucking where he retired.
Elder Ware leaves to cherish his memory: a loving wife, Missionary Nancy Ware, three (3)
daughters: Mary (James) Johnson of Shreveport, Arether Pickens, and Ella (Thurman) Webb of
Homer; five (5) grandchildren: Seneka (Elias) Chaney of Shreveport, Skylo (Vanity) Johnson of
Shreveport, Demarcus Pickens of Seattle, Washington, Jacobi Pickens and Jeremy Pickens of
Homer, LA, and eleven (11) great grandchildren. He also leaves one (1) brother -in- law: James
Ray Aubrey of Homer: one (1) aunt: Pinkie Hegwood of Chicago, IL; one (1) uncle: Bobby J.
Thomas of North Charleston, SC, his church family and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives,
and friends.