Edgar Ware's Obituary
CSM Edgar David Ware (Retired)
Edgar David Ware was born on January 15, 1934 in Carthage, Texas to Lucy and Edgar Ware. He went to be with the Lord on August 26, 2010. Known for his love of people, David knew no strangers. Actively involved as a member of Allen A.M.E. Church, he served as Trustee Pro Temp, sang with the Sons of Thunder, Gospel Chorus, and assisted Allen in many other capacities. David was also affiliated with the Tacoma Urban League Guild, Ray Gibson's Caballeros Club, Cassia Lodge No. 5. Serving twenty-nine years in the United States Army, retiring from the United States Postal Service, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Evergreen State College, Tacoma, David was a presence in our city, "a definition of a strong Black man."
Leaving to cherish his memory is his wife Deloris; sons Ed (Diana), Greg, Michael (Chuck); grandsons Nathan, Jordan; brothers Albert Ware (Betty), Pastor Gregory Ware (Cheryl); sisters Katheryn Moffitt (Otha), Lorine Cash (Ed), Mary Ware-Williams; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing Mountain View Funeral Home Friday, September 3, 2010, 1 - 7:30 PM. Memorial Service Allen A.M.E. Church, Saturday, September 4, 2010, 11:00 AM.
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