Lewis Alvin Ware, son of the late Lonnie and Oma Ware was born on November 2, 1927 in Flint, Michigan and departed his life on October 7, 2024 at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 96 years. On June 19, 1953 he was united in marriage to Violet Allene Vance in Chaffee, Missouri. She preceded him in death on March 14, 2024. He was a self-employed farmer and previously a member of the Operating Engineers local #513. He was a Veteran of the United States Army from 1953 until 1955 and was active six years in the army reserve and the merchant marines. Survivors include one son, Floyd Ware of Whitewater; five grandchildren, Rachel Ware, Matt Ware, Carlen Mulholland, Amber Wilson, and Jared Keller; eight great-grandchildren; also, by other relatives and many friends. Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Vicky Lou Keller, two brothers and one sister. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 10:00 until 11:00 AM at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Home in Chaffee. Funeral services will then be conducted at 11:00 AM with Rev. Randy Conn officiating. Interment will follow at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri.