Jerry L. Ware, 62, was born on January 7, 1959, to Mr. Earnest Ware and Mrs. Rosie Lee Ware in Saucier, Mississippi where he resided until his earthly departure. Jerry departed this life, Friday, October 15, 2021. Jerry received his secondary education from Long Beach Senior High School. He attended Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Saucier, presently under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Van A. Bolden.

Born the third child of five children, Jerry was always a well mannered child and has always possessed a great work ethic. In fact, after his high school education, Jerry began working for Westbank Fishing, LLC where he worked for many years. He knew the value of hard work and very rarely, if ever, turned down a job opportunity. Jerry love sports, especially basketball and football. Jerry loved his family and no matter where time or distance took him, Jerry always knew that he could, "come home". Genuine, honest, hardworking, and caring were the characteristics found in Jerry and his family considers themselves blessed to have shared life with him. May Jerry's life and legacy be a blessing to all who knew him.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Earnest Ware and Mrs. Rosie Lee Ware.

He is survived by his wife, Beverly Ware; two daughters, Kim (Cedric) Chester and Angela Carter-both of Jacksonville, Florida; three brothers, Matthew "Skinny" Lawton (Lynette), Joe "Boo Boo" Ware (Deborah), James Ware; one sister, Glenda Ware (Charles)- all of Gulfport, Mississippi; a bonus son, Kenny Marsh (Monica); seven grandchildren, Andrea Morgan, Malika Marsh, Kenna Marsh, Kiyla Marsh, Makayla Marsh, Penelope Marsh, and Priya Marsh; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.