Johnnie “Huck” Ware, 71, of Peoria, passed away at 2:25 a.m. on Friday, July 6, 2012, at Heartland Health Care Center of Peoria. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Grace Apostolic Assembly, 1523 South Laramie Street in Peoria, with his brothers, The Reverend James Ware and Minister Eufus Ware officiating. John was born in Lambert, Mississippi on December 10, 1940, a son of Rufus Ware, Sr. and Fannie (Lott) Ware. They preceded him in death. He is survived by four brothers, The Reverend James Ware (Ruby) and Minister Eufus Ware (Brenda) all of Peoria, Rufus Ware, Jr. (Dorothy) of Lambert, MS and Richard Ware (Toni) of Sheboygan, WI; seven sisters, Ruby Riley (William), Clara Hobson (Herman), Lola Linwood, Pearley King (Charlie), Beatrice Ware, Liza Ware-Gosa (Michael) and Tara Morris (Chester) all of Peoria; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. John last attended Grace Apostolic Assembly in Peoria and retired in 2003 from PARC. The family will be receiving friends at 1111 West Hanssler Place in Peoria. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, in Peoria.
| Azell |
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September 6, 2012 |
I only knew John because he used to come to OSF to visit people that he knew and he would pray for them. He would always stop by my desk area (with his friend Lynn) and talk to me. I loved some of the stories and testimonials he would give. He truly loved the Lord.
