Howard Roy Ware Jr, passed away on September 10, 2021 at the age of 85. Howard is survived by his daughter, Lynn Driver(Jeff Howard); grandchildren, Zachary Driver (Chris Kline), Jake Driver, Ally Driver; brother, Walter Ware; and sister, Sandra Nuchols. He is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Ware; parents, Howard Roy Ware Sr, Clara Ware; brother, Fred Ware; and sister, Patsy Ware. Howard was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church and the Pilgrimage Sunday school class. He also was active in the South Knoxville Rotary club and the Boys/Girls Club. He will be remembered for his large personality and booming laugh. He was a dedicated husband, father and grand-dad. He loved to tell anyone he met about his grandchildren and their accomplishments. The family will have a visitation on Saturday, September 25, 2021 in the parlors of Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, from 5:00 pm until 7:00pm. Family and friends will meet Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Oak Ridge Memorial Park, 1501 Bethel Valley Road, Oak Ridge, TN for a 1:30 pm Graveside Service officiated by Reverend Troy Forrester. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First United Methodist of Knoxville, 3316 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. The family invites friends to share fond memories and words of condolences at www.berryfuneralhome.com