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David Ware Obituary

David G. Ware, 65, of Rineyville, formerly of Colorado Springs, Colorado, died Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown.

He was a native of Hopkins County, formerly worked for El Paso County D.A.'s office and Matrix Logistics, and retired from the U.S. Air Force, where he was a veteran of the Vietnam War and the first Desert Storm conflict. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a huge UK fan and a New Orleans Saints fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Lula Russelburg Ware; four brothers, Billy, Joe, Jimmy and Tommy Ware; and two sisters, Kay Robards and Linda Sumpter.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Sandra L. Ware; two daughters, Shannon R. Ware and Lyndsey M. Reinert (Jacob), all of Rineyville; two grandchildren, Madyson and Collyn Reinert, the loves of his life; a brother, Danny Ware; three sisters, Wanda Bryan, Brenda Gunn and Carolyn Loughary; and many nieces and nephews.

Burial will be at a later date in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery-Central in Radcliff.

Expressions of sympathy can take the form of donations to the American Heart Association or any veteran association.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Enterprise from Jun. 20 to Jun. 24, 2019.

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Mary Fries

June 15, 2024

Remembering Dave He was such a good neighbor, even walked with me when I was overdue with my 4th baby, ha! He was always talking about his girls and Sandy. He sure loved you all.

Rod and Mary Fries

June 21, 2019

Dave had such a kind heart, we are so sad to hear he passed away. He loved all you girls so much!! I can just imagine how wrapped he was around his grandbabies.
Prayers for your whole family, we are thinking of you and sending great big hugs from Colorado. Eternal rest grant unto him, Oh Lord.

American Heart Association

June 21, 2019

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Jerrid Ware

June 21, 2019

I am sorry to hear of the loss of David. May peace and comfort be with you all.

Jerrid Ware

June 21, 2019

I am deeply sorry to hear of David passing. I wish comfort and peace to you all.

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