Samuel Leon Ware, Sr. passed unexpectedly from this life on Sunday, June 13 th , 2021.  He was born to the late Walter and Eloise Ware on October 8, 1945.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Chris.  He is survived by his sister Etta and brother Bobby.  He was a proud Marine, a very giving person, had many friends, met no strangers and loved life.  He was a Christian and worshipped at Antioch Church of Christ.

He leaves his wife of 56 years Carolyn, daughters Lisa (Brad) and Julie (Lee) and son Sam, Jr. (Jennifer).

He enjoyed spending time with all his grandchildren, Jerod (Rachel), Leah (Brandon), Dalton, Dylan, Owen and Riley.  He leaves great-grandchildren Skyler, Adilyn, Edynn, Laken and Lyla (on the way).

His life was full and we will all miss him.  Some of his favorite charities, Paragould Children's Home, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.