William Thomas Bare

William Thomas Bare, 76, of Siler City passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020 surrounded by family at his home. Mr. Bare was born October 31, 1943, a native of Chatham County, and the son of Thomas Reginald and Eva Mozelle Moody Bare. William was a Navy Veteran and spent the rest of his working years as a truck driver. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and his beloved dog Tater. You could find William on a nice day enjoying a ride on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He had a green thumb, especially when it came to his roses. William had the ability to fix just about anything. In addition to his parents, William was preceded in death by his sister Rejina B. Maness. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Donna Cross Bare, daughters; Theresa Bare Fox and husband Craig of Siler City, and Angela Bare Stovall and Tony Ball of Snow Camp, sister; Charlotte B. Allsup and husband Thurman of Pittsboro, and brother: Henry W. Bare and wife Sylvia of Fuquay Varina, grandchildren; Justin Stovall, Erick Stovall (Katrina Abbott), Joe and Will Cox, great grandchildren; James, Zurie and Kayden Stovall. The family would like to acknowledge some of William's special friends, Sherlyn "Dallas" Burns, Mike Holt, Ernie Rickman, and Sonny Dixon. The family will receive friends Friday, October 30, 2020 from 2:30-3:30 PM at Bethlehem Wesleyan Church, 9468 Snow Camp Road, Snow Camp, and other times at the home of Theresa and Craig Fox, 518 Johnny Lindley Rd., Siler City, NC 27344. There will be a celebration of life to follow at the church on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 3:30 PM with Pastor Don Southern officiating. Inurnment with Military Rites will follow at Plainfield Friends Meeting Cemetery, 1956 Plainfield Church Road, Siler City, NC. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Chatham Unit, 8300 Health Park - Suite 10, Raleigh, NC 27615. Smith & Buckner is assisting the Bare family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com