Paul Bare

Mr. Paul Brantley Bare, better known as Brantley, age 85, of Crumpler, NC died Thursday, April 7, 2011 at  Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Bare was born on January 16, 1926 in Ashe County to Felix and Lola Taylor Bare. In addition to his parents Mr. Bare was preceded in death by brothers and sisters. Mr. Bare was a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church.  He served in the US Army during WWII. Mr. Bare retired from Hanes in 1989 after 29 years of service. He loved farming, fishing and gardening.  He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved spending time with his family.  He was honest, gentle and kind and never had a harsh word for anyone. Funeral services will be held  Sunday, April 10, 2011 at 3:00 pm at the Welcome Home Baptist Church by Rev. Lonnie  Jones & Rev. Darrell Bare. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with military rites. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm prior to the service. Mr. Bare is survived by: His wife: Evvie Zell Roten Bare of Crumpler 1 son: Rev. Darrell Brantley Bare of Boone 2 daughters: Shirley Grogan & Paula Carlton both of West Jefferson 2 sisters: Mazie Sturgill of Piney Creek & Audrie Ming of Sparr, FL  7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Welcome Home Baptist Church, c/o Sandy Witherspoon, 4087 US Hwy 221, Jefferson, NC  28640. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website, www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Bare's arrangements.