J.C. Ware

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native J.C. Ware, age 89, was born October 25, 1927 and died March 27, 2017 at his residence following an extended illness. A retired employee of Tennessee-Carolina Transportation, Ware's Harley Davidson and Amplified Audio, and a member of the Baptist Faith, he attended the Oasis Church. Mr. Ware was the son of the late Bart Ware and Beatrice Greene Norrod. In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by step-father, Clarence Norrod; daughter, Cathy Talley; sister, Pauline Provau; and son-in-law, Maurice Burger. He was married to Shirley Ware of McMinnville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by six children, Sandra Burger, Jackie and Kenneth Ware, Kelly Ross and Joe Ross all of McMinnville, and John Ross of Cookeville, TN; fifteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; brother, Billy Norrod of McMinnville; and several nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service and interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in Faulkner Cemetery @ Pike Hill with Steve Breedlove officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at High's. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.