Ricky R. G. Ware
April 19, 1960 ~ July 18, 2021
Ricky Raine Graber Ware, age 61, of Reston, VA passed away on July 18, 2021.
Ricky was born in Arlington, VA on April 19, 1960, son of Charlotte Houtz Graber and the late Frank R. Kemp, and was raised by his adoptive father, the late Robert T. Graber. He is survived by two daughters, Taylor Ware Roman (husband Gregory Roman) and Abigail Ware (husband Michael Ware), and his mother, Charlotte. He is also survived by his brother, Jason Graber, who he grew up with in Vienna, as well as two siblings, their spouses, and numerous aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Ricky graduated from Madison High School in Vienna, VA where he was a varsity athlete and First Team All-Met linebacker. An accomplished businessman, Ricky spent his career in government contracting. He was also a Youth League and high school football coach where he helped lead numerous teams to divisional and regional titles, as well as state championships. In the 1990s, he started “The Ware Fantasy League,” a fantasy football team he ran with his close friends that provided fodder for endless bragging rights and ribbing.
Ricky was an avid consumer of movies, music, and history. He had an infectious sense of humor, an uncanny natural ability to play just about any game or sport, and was a loving and proud father.
A visitation will begin at 10am, followed by a private memorial service at 11am on
Ricky was born in Arlington, VA on April 19, 1960, son of Charlotte Houtz Graber and the late Frank R. Kemp, and was raised by his adoptive father, the late Robert T. Graber. He is survived by two daughters, Taylor Ware Roman (husband Gregory Roman) and Abigail Ware (husband Michael Ware), and his mother, Charlotte. He is also survived by his brother, Jason Graber, who he grew up with in Vienna, as well as two siblings, their spouses, and numerous aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Ricky graduated from Madison High School in Vienna, VA where he was a varsity athlete and First Team All-Met linebacker. An accomplished businessman, Ricky spent his career in government contracting. He was also a Youth League and high school football coach where he helped lead numerous teams to divisional and regional titles, as well as state championships. In the 1990s, he started “The Ware Fantasy League,” a fantasy football team he ran with his close friends that provided fodder for endless bragging rights and ribbing.
Ricky was an avid consumer of movies, music, and history. He had an infectious sense of humor, an uncanny natural ability to play just about any game or sport, and was a loving and proud father.
A visitation will begin at 10am, followed by a private memorial service at 11am on
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The Owners and Staff at the Money and King Funeral Home, wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable. Please feel free to call us anytime as we are always available to you. Bob Gallagher Funeral Director
To Rick’s family and loved ones, I am so truly sorry for your loss of your son, your brother, your father, your friend. Hold dear the happy memories of him forever in your hearts. May you each support one another during this difficult time and find strength in each other. Thinking of you all, Julie DeVall