William "Bill" R. Ware

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A man of integrity and ingenuity, he was respected for his precision, craftsmanship, and creativity.

William “Bill” R. Ware, of Farmington, entered eternal rest on November 5, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 81. He was born on June 11, 1945, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to William R. Ware II and Clara “Tot” (Davis) Ware.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Judy (Thompson) Ware; his daughters, Julia Ware of Columbia, Missouri, and Amy Ware of Largo, Florida; his granddaughters, Amy Ware Settles, Jadyn Settles, and Eliana Thompson; his sister, Sally Ware of Malden, Missouri; and his chosen family, Josh and Danielle Geiler and their son, Morgan, along with many other extended family members and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clara “Tot” and William R. Ware II, and his special canine companion, Blaze.

Bill graduated from Malden High School with the class of 1963, where he formed many lifelong friendships with classmates from his graduating class and surrounding years. Those friendships remained special throughout his life, filled with shared experiences, laughter, and treasured memories.

Bill worked as an electrician and was a proud member of Local 1 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) for more than three decades. A man of integrity and ingenuity, he was respected for his precision, craftsmanship, and creativity.

In his free time, Bill enjoyed trains, jigsaw puzzles, British comedy and mysteries, and learning about history. He had a wonderful wit and will be fondly remembered for his storytelling and the enjoyment he brought to those around him.

Bill’s family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Preferred Hospice and Camelot Skilled Nursing for the compassion, kindness, and care they provided to Bill during his illness.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at 4:00 p.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the Arbor Day Foundation or the Farmington Pet Adoption Center, P.O. Box 45, Farmington, MO 63640. Share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.