Mr. Richard Leon Bare age 81, of Jefferson, NC died Saturday, July 21, 2012 at his home. Mr. Bare was born April 26, 1931 in Ashe County to Lloyd and Sessie Walters Bare. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 12:00 noon at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by his grandsons. Burial will follow in Roans Creek Primitive Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:00 prior to the service. Mr. Bare is survived by: His Wife: Lorene F. Bare 2 Daughters: Brenda Bare and husband Ray of Concord & Linda Copus and husband Dick of West Jefferson 1 Son: Bobby Bare and wife Shelia of Shelby 1 Sister: Elizabeth Burgess of Kannapolis 3 Brothers: Billy G. Bare of Wilkesboro, James Horton Bare of Jefferson & Jerry Gale Bare of Statesville 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694. 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.