Wayne was born April 1, 1936, to Emett Ware and Annie Ashcraft Ware in Lakeview, Texas.  He married Myrtle Pearson on August 17, 1958 in Perryton, Texas. Wayne was a member of the Church of Christ in Spearman. He was a transport driver for Enron for 17 years. He worked for the US Post Office as a rural mail carrier for 23 years. He was a very ornery guy, a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed his wood-working.