Robert Ware, Sr. also known as the "Boarhog" was born June 16, 1925 in Louisiana and died September 21, 2009, he was 84 years old.

Mr. Ware moved his family from Louisiana to Flagstaff, Arizona in 1955. He worked for Southwest Forest Industries for 35 years and then retired. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, hunting, listening to the blues, but most of all he enjoyed his family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He will be missed greatly by his family and everyone who knew him.

Robert Ware, Sr., is survived by his wife of 62 years Lelia Ware, his children Robert Jr., Donnell, Murphy (Carmen), William (June), Linda, Terry, and David of Flagstaff, Arizona and Vernette Ware of Avondale, Arizona. Thirty-eight grandchildren, seventy great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

A visitation will take place Friday, September 25 for 6:00 to 8:00 pm; funeral services will be Saturday, September 26 at 2:00 pm, both at Norvel Owens Mortuary Chapel, 914 E. Route 66, Flagstaff, Arizona.