Mr. Kenneth Clark "K.C" Ware, age 74, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at his residence. Kenny was a master carpenter with 50 years of experience, he found great joy in his work, taking pride in every job! Beyond his work, he loved fishing and reviving old cars and trucks. Kenny lived life on his own terms and was unashamed. He had a razor sharp wit and infectious humor that brightened the days of everyone around him. His unshakeable love for his family was a driving force to live life to the fullest. Kenny put his faith in Christ and was baptized March 22, 2026.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years Helen Ware, daughter Denise Powers (Kirk McCormick), stepchildren Sherri (Marty) McGinnis, Connie Bell (Fred Hall), and Frank (Melanie) Bell, grandchildren Logan (Emma) Ogden, Brooklyn Powers (Brayden Neal), Makayla Powers, Mollie McGinnis, Cooper McGinnis, Ashly Northcutt, Ryan Bell, Alyssa Green (Jaylon), Madison (Jonathan) Rochon, Katie Ledbetter, Kaden Ledbetter, and Morgan (Tyler) Whaley, great grandchildren Lily, Adeline, Grayson, Maddox, Everleigh, Kalia, Alani, Vera Jane, Cason, and Creek, siblings Jerry (Teresa) Ware, Gary Ware, and Patti Cantrell, nephews and nieces Eddie (Candy) Ware, Thomas (Jeanette) Ware, Pamela Cantrell, and John (Christine) Cantrell. He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas Ira Ware and Elizabeth Helen Raymond Ware.

A memorial service for K.C. will be held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, May 17, 2026 in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Eddie Ware will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 12:00 P.M. until the time of service at 2:00 P.M.

The family would like to say a special thank you to the kind staff at Gentiva Hospice.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home and McMinnville Crematory LLC are honored to be of service to the family of K.C. Ware.