Robert Jerry Ware, age 75, a McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native died January 23, 2016 at his residence following a sudden illness. He was a self-employed nurseryman, member of the Baptist Church and son of the late Thurman and Gilberta Woodlee Ware. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Jeremy Ware. Mr. Ware is survived by son, Adam Ware of McMinnville; sisters, Claudia Moore and Joan (Wayne) Kuhns both of McMinnville; and brothers, Mickey Ware of McMinnville and Danny (Gail) Ware of Camden, TN. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2016 with Jon Kent to officiate. Interment will follow in Hebron Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2016 and 10:00 a.m. Friday until time of service at High's.