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Carl L. Ware (January 27, 1964 – February 2, 2023)

Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2525 W. Church Street, Orlando

Visitation: Friday, February 17, 2023
Visitation Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Visitation Location: Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church
2525 W. Church Street
Orlando, Florida

Service Date: February 18, 2023
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church
2525 W. Church Street
Orlando, Florida

Obituary:

Carl L. Ware, 59, of Orlando departed this life on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Carl was born to the late Judge Ware, Sr. and Margaret J. Thompson on January 27, 1964, in Sanford Florida. He found God and dedicated his life to Christ at Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church. He attended Orlando Public School and played football at Jones High and Heritage Prep School.

Carl met and married Karen Lillybridge in 2015 and he relocated to Chicago, Illinois. Carl loved his mother and his family, and he was never absent when there was a time to fellowship with them. He will be remembered for his charming personality as he was loved by all. Carl would always light up a room when he walked in and was given the name, “Mr. Mercy Drive”.

Carl leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Karen Ware; children, Brandy Milton, Tangela Ware, Skylar Ware, Carl Ware, and Shimara Harris, of Orlando, FL, and Lakisha McCalip of Winter Springs, FL; siblings, Cassandra Anthony, Rev. Debra Cotton, Valerie (David) Frazier, Margurita Ware, Fremona Burrows, Judge Ware, Jr., Cynthia (Rodney) Johnson, Alowetta Bell of Deltona, FL, Alonda Simmons of Palmetto, GA, Octavia Campbell of Montgomery, AL, Robert (Adrienne) Smith, Cortez (Angela) Thompson of Paris, TN, Maryanne Murray of Savannah, GA, Vaneitha (Johnny) Crawford and Judgie Ware of Moore Haven, FL; 11 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and a very special friend, Angela Estes.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023 from 5-7PM at the church. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, 11:00AM at Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church, 2525 W. Church Street, Orlando with Pastor Marcus Green, officiating and Rev. Octavius L. Smith, eulogist.

4 Comments

  • Carla Posted February 15, 2023 6:09 pm

    My prayers with the entire family. My deepest sympathies family stay strong..

  • Cynthia Jackson Posted February 17, 2023 9:57 pm

    My condolences to the Ware family on the loss of their family member Mr. Carl Ware. Praying for the family.

  • Evelyn Battle-Mckay Posted February 22, 2023 5:17 pm

    My condolences to the Ware family . Praying for comfort and strength.

  • NIKKEEI Posted October 27, 2023 10:26 pm

    My dear Carl you were so easy to talk to and you made me feel like a special person no matter what you watched me grow up and it was a pleasure to be in your company you were a cool dude much love and peace to you on your journey you will be forever missed. MUCH LUV NIKKEEI.

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