Avis Ray Ware

Avis Ray Ware obituary, Biloxi, MS

Avis Ray Ware

Avis Ware Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Marshall Funeral Home and Cremations on Jan. 30, 2025.
Avis Ray Ware a.k.a The Big Dawg, was born in Marion, Indiana on 08/08/1970 to Clayton and Mary Ware. He was a highly accomplished athlete at Bennett High School and Graduated of St. Joseph's College in Indiana. Majoring in Political Science, he led a successful career in the Steel Mill and Commercial Construction industries excelling as Project Manager and Executive Vice President. An avid golfer and intense fisherman you could always find him putting on the greens or casting out into the lake. He was called home on January 23, 2025
He was preceded in death by his Father Clayton Ware and Brother Phillip Meteleus.
Avis is survived by his mother, Mary Ware; wife, Schwayla Ware; daughter, Avianna Ware; sons, Clayton Ware and Donte Ware; sister, Constance Mims; brother, George Ware, Kenneth Ware, and Toby Ware; and grandchildren, Kaden Ware, Waylon Ray, Avanni Ware, Kendrick Ware, and Avery Ware; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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July 4, 2025

James Coco posted to the memorial.

April 23, 2025

Peter Watkins posted to the memorial.

February 4, 2025

Brent Applewhite posted to the memorial.

James Coco

July 4, 2025

Farewell old friend. Rip. Jim Coco

Peter Watkins

April 23, 2025

I was one of Avis's professors at Saint Joseph's College. He was a wonderful young man. My condolences on the loss of your husband, father, and son.

Brent Applewhite

February 4, 2025

Sending all my love! All the way back to elementary School dribbling the ball in your backyard all the way up to Bennett High (Marion, In) . Love ya brother and will forever carry our memories. Brent Applewhite & Family

Lori A Bobson

February 2, 2025

Condolences and prayers of comfort to the family

Veronica Davis

February 1, 2025

The Davis family of Marion, IN sends our deepest condolences to this family that we have know for so many years. Our prayer is for your peace and comfort from the most high God during this time of bereavement.

Steven Andrew Kriegbaum

January 31, 2025

So sorry to hear of this news. My condolences to Mary and Toby and the rest of the family. My prayers are with you. My friend rest in peace. I am sure somewhere you can hear the stands chanting "A V I S ,,,Avis Avis".

Marie Williams (Brandle)

January 31, 2025

I was so sad to get this news about Avis. I remember him so well from Bennett, where he was a great student and athlete. He was kind to all and warmed my heart with his smile. Toby and Mary, I also have many wonderful memories of you and will keep all of you in my prayers.

Kirby Whitacre

January 31, 2025

With fond memories of coaching Avis, of his sense of humor, of his contributions to the milieu that was Bennett, High School. My deepest condolences and blessings to his family and to Mary and Toby. Much love! Kirby Whitacre

Bob Bennett

January 31, 2025

Sending my deepest condolences across the miles to the Ware family. It was truly an honor to coach Avis as a member of the Bennett Trojans basketball team. He was a hard worker, a true competitor, and a loyal teammate. He represented his school in an exemplary manner both on and off the court. I will never forget his smile and can still hear his wonderful laughter in my mind. He treated everyone with kindness and respect and was a fan favorite of our elementary and junior high students. He will sadly be missed and was a true Bennett Trojan. Rest in peace, my friend!

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