Deray Ayres "De" Bare Obituary (1926

DeRay Ayres "De" Bare, 92, of Linville, passed away on Sunday September 2, 2018 at the Sentara RMH Medical Center after a brief illness. Mr. Bare was born on May 18, 1926 in Fulks Run and was a son of the late William Newton and Laura Winfrey (Ayres) Bare. De served in the United States Army during World War II. During his service in Germany, he was wounded and received a Purple Heart. Upon his return home, Mr. Bare owned and operated Bare's Garage until 1999 when he retired. He was a long time member of the Mt. Carmel United Brethren Church and enjoyed spending time with friends and family, listening to bluegrass and gospel music, birdwatching, and sharing time with his beloved cat "Harley". On September 14, 1947 he married the former Jean Mohler who preceded him in death on October 13, 2004. Mr. Bare is survived by a special niece Candise Delawder of Linville; a special nephew, Ronald Delawder of Linville; a special great niece, Dee Dee Sencindiver and husband Sam of Linville; sisters, Lois Spitzer and husband Stanley of Fulks Run, Carolyn Mohler and husband Lynn of Bridgewater; and numerous other nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Bare was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Bare, William Bare Jr., and John Bare. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 2 PM at the Mt. Carmel United Brethren Church with Pastor Scott Budde officiating. Burial with Military Rites by the Dayton American Legion Post #27 will follow at the Linville Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 7 until 8 PM at the McMullen Funeral Home. Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.