James Iaron "Ike" Ware, 84, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.

Ike was born on May 29, 1937, in San Francisco, CA, to the late, Felton Ware and Eulala M. Ware of Gadsden, AL. Ike served in the United States Navy for 22 years, working in the aviation field and was a course supervisor teaching aviation structural mechanics at the Naval Base in Millington. After retiring from the Navy, he became a general contractor and enjoyed building as well as renovating many homes and churches in Dyersburg and West Tennessee area. Ike was a master carpenter who enjoyed his work and took pride in knowing he built a solid, well structured-home. He served as a Deacon at Southside Baptist Church and attended Trenton First Baptist Church.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Oakley officiating. The Ware Family will receive visitors from 10-10:45 a.m. at Dyersburg Funeral Home.

Ike is survived by his son, Tim Ware (Debbie) and daughters, Kim Guthrie (David) and Tracy Myers; grandchildren, Timothy Ware, Ashton Earp, Rebecca Guthrie Parker, Ryland Guthrie, Catherine Guthrie Reinhard, McKenzie Ware Morehead and Abigail Ware; and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Patsy Stephens; and a half-brother and sister, Donnie and Barbara Jean Albrecht.

In addition to his parents, Ike was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Ann (Wood) Ware.

Pallbearers will be his grandchildren and family members.

The family requests memorials be sent to Tunnel to Towers Foundation or to a charity of the donor's choice. The family wishes to express gratitude to Dr. Neil McKee and his staff for taking such good care of Ike during these last years of his life.