Rodney Dean Ware Sr.

Rodney Dean Ware Sr., son of Jonathan (Stokes) Ware and the late Lloyd “Pete” Ware Sr., was born Wednesday, January 27, 1960, in Vallejo, California. Rodney graduated from William Penn High School, York, Pennsylvania. He worked for Harley Davidson and Edgecomb Metals in York, Pennsylvania, before moving to Phoenix, Arizona. He could infect you with his fun-loving personality from the word, “Hello.” His loud, one-of-a-kind voice and amazing laugh filled the room. Foremost, he unconditionally loved his kids, grandkids and family (and you knew it!). His other enjoyments and interests were the University of Michigan (Go Blue!), Miami Dolphins, Spades, Talking Loud and, we can’t leave out, food. Rodney Dean Ware Sr., an amazing father and family man, took pride in being a trustworthy and gracious person. Over the years, he engrained confidence, integrity, strength and respect into his children! During the family gatherings you could hear his voice vibrating the walls as he’d shout: “Who are we? THE WARES!! AND? We’re good people! AND? We get respect! WHY? Because we give respect! WHY? Cause we’re THE WARES!! He exemplified Proverbs 22:6, “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” In Phoenix, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at sixty-three years of age, Rodney departed this life. Rodney leaves irreplaceable memories and his love to his mother, Jonathan Ware; son, Rodney Ware Jr. (Alisha); daughters, Aleicea Ware, Whitney Ware and Ladesha Ware; brothers, Lloyd “Pete” Ware Jr., Kevin Ware (Rosa), Shawn Ware (Latisha); sisters, Robin Ware, Valencia Ware; his grandchildren, Terrance Williams Jr., Emma Ware, Qhalil Williams, Rajan Ware, Tionna Williams and Brian Egan Jr.; along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren; extended children, nieces, nephews and grandkids; YC, brothers and sisters; Phoenix, brothers and sisters; and hundreds of others he loved dearly. Remember him for the nickname I’m sure he gave you! We Love You Dad! WHO ARE WE? THE WARES! Memorial donations may be coordinated with Lori Hall 717 805-7172 or Rodney Ware Jr., 717 - 577-3129 Following HomeGoing Service, a fellowship repast will be held at Voni Grimes Gym, 125 East College Avenue, York, PA 17401 FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLICK ON THE SHARE A MEMORY TAB TO POST VIDEOS, SHARE MEMORIES, CONDOLENCES, REFLECTIONS OR SIMPLY LEAVE YOUR NAME.

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Rodney Dean Ware Sr.

January 27, 1960 - February 15, 2023