Philip WARE

Philip Ware, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died on Saturday, September 14, 2024 in

Villefranche-de-Lauragais. Philip was born on October 21, 1942 in Dallas, Texas to Charles Raymond Ware and Cora Abigail Clements. His father worked for Sun Oil company and his mother worked for a time in a dress shop before staying home to raise her two boys.

Philip attended North Texas University and met his wife, Ruth Ernestine Winchester Ware in 1963 in Dallas. They relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee and then to Durham, North Carolina, before relocating to France in 2017 to be near their only daughter, Judith Winchester Ware.

Loved for his sense of humour and charm, Philip, had a career in insurance and as a professional bowler on the senior PBA tour. He always shared his kindness and good spirits with friends and family.

A memorial ceremony will take place on Wednesday, September 18th at noon in Villefrance-de-Lauragais.