William "Bill" Ware

William T. "Bill" Ware, 56, of Abbeville, died Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Abbeville County to William T. & Edna "Pat" Scott Ware. Mr. Ware was a 1971 graduate of Abbeville High School and a 1975 graduate of Clemson University. He was a retired professor with Piedmont Technical College in the Electronic Engineering Department. Mr. Ware grew up at Little Mountain Presbyterian Church and was a compassionate person who always reached out to people. He is survived by his parents of Abbeville; a daughter, Ivy W. Vartanian and her husband Lee of Greenwood; three sons, Ben Ware of Abbeville, Sam Ware of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida and Lee Ware of Due West, SC; the mother of his children, Marion Bond Ware of Due West; a brother, Clyde Ware and his wife Jeanne of Abbeville; and a sister, Cindy McClinton and her husband Joey of Abbeville. The family will receive friends from 3:30 pm a?" 4:30 pm Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Harris Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 5:00 pm Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Little Mountain Presbyterian Church cemetery with Rev. Dr. Tommy Cartledge officiating. The family is at the residence. Memorial contributions, in memory of Mr. Ware, may be sent to HospiceCare of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646. A message of condolence may be sent to the Ware family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Ware family.