Robert Allen Ware, known affectionately as Bob to his friends and family, passed away on February 3, 2024, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Born on October 26, 1955, in Ottawa, Kansas, to Parents James and Dorothy Ware, Bob was a man of honor and dedication, proudly serving in the United States Army.

Bob's life was marked by his love for simple pleasures. He was an avid fisherman, finding solace in the quiet of nature. His passion for travel led him to many adventures, often behind the wheel of a truck or RV, exploring the back roads with a sense of wonder and freedom. A loyal fan, Bob's enthusiasm for football was unwavering, especially when cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Oklahoma Sooners.

Married on December 27, 1975, to his wife, Teresa, Bob began his family in Germany with the birth of his son, BJ, followed by the birth of his daughter, Shawna, on the Fort Sill Army base in Oklahoma. Bob's commitment to his loved ones was unwavering.

Bob is preceded in death by his dad, James Lee Ware, Sister, Connie Lee Tosh, Sister, Penny Lue Vanderpool, and grandson, Brendan Allen Ware.

Bob is survived by his wife, Teresa Ware, Son, Robert Ware Jr. (BJ), Daughter Shawna Ware, Mother Dorothy Ware, brother, Richard Henderson Ware, sister, Deanna Chandler sister Linda Kay Bailey, 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Bob’s warm presence, sense of humor, and kind spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew him.