Donald Harvey Ware Sr.

Don went to be with The Lord on August 31st. He was born June 1, 1930 in Houston Texas to English immigrant parents. After his family moved to Memphis, Don attended Memphis State University where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. In Memphis he met and married his wife of 58 years, Lynn McCain. He started his sales career with US Steel followed by US Pipe and Southeastern Fastener. In 1974 he started Mid-South Bolt & Screw Company in Nashville. Don was an avid golfer. He was a member of Hillwood Country Club and Golf Club of Tennessee. After selling his business, Don and Lynn moved to Sea Island, Georgia where he continued his passion for golf. He served as cook for many years at The Thursday Morning Men’s Fellowship at St. Simons Island Presbyterian Church. He was quick with a smile and a joke and never met a stranger. Don will be missed but never forgotten. He is predeceased by his wife Lynn, his mother Ellen, sisters Joan and Ruth, and his granddaughter Lindsey. He is survived by his sons Don (Linda), Scott (Kim), granddaughters Mary Lynn (Chad), Christine (Brian), Katie, Grace, Lea, and great grandchildren Ezra and Wilder. There will be a Memorial followed by a Celebration of Life on Sunday September 22 at 2 pm at Island Club Retreat on Saint Simons Island, Condolences can be set to donhware @ gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, a gift may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association.