Stephen Lynn Ware, 73, of Riceville, TN passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

He loved spending time with his family and would do anything to help his loved ones.

In his pass time he loved to watch his westerns and cheer on his Tennessee Volunteers, when he wasn't spending time on his tractor.

He is a Vietnam Veteran and he proudly served in the US Army. He is a member of Double Springs Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by his parents, Olin Lynn and Margaret Ware; brothers, Dan Ware, Allen Ware and a grandson, Ivan Ware.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela Kipler Ware; two sons, Tracy Ware and wife, Teresa of Benton, TN, Michael Ware of Riceville, TN; grandchildren, Alexandra Smith, Aaron Ware, Conner Lewis, Dylan Ware, Jasmine Ware, Gavin Martin; great-grandchildren, Aaron Ware, Alikye Ware, Paisley Ware, Mia Kincaid, Alana Smith, Aliya Smith, Michael Smith, Machelle Smith and Gracie Smith.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 13 ^th in the chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., Monday prior to the service.

Interment will follow the service in Double Springs Cemetery with Military Honors.