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Kelly Hare Obituary

Kelly R. Hare

TYNER - Kelly Raymond Hare, 90, of 3032 Kelly's Beach Road, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016, in Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Elizabeth City.

Mr. Hare was born in Chowan County on July 5, 1926, and was the son of the late David Richard and Mamie McClenney Hare. A retired farmer, he will long be remembered by his family and friends for his love of Tennessee Walking Horses, and growing his vegetables, especially tomatoes. An Army veteran, he served in World War II.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn White Hare; a son, Tony Raymond Hare; five brothers, Vance, Wilbert, Edward, Gilbert, and David Richard Hare, Jr.; and by two sisters, Lillie Dixon and Beulah Daughtry.

Surviving are his son, David James Hare and wife Wilma; his daughter, Shelby Hare Lilly and husband James; a daughter-in-law, Joyce Alexander Hare; a sister, Cornelia Perry; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Hare was a member of Ballard's Bridge Baptist Church, where a celebration of his life will be held Tuesday, January 3rd, at 2:00 p.m., and will be conducted by his pastor, The Rev. Ron Parr. A private burial will follow in Beaver Hill Cemetery, Edenton. Friends may join the family at the home of James and Shelby Lilly, 3124 Kelly's Beach Road, Tyner.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ballard's Bridge Baptist Church Family Life Center, 3025 Virginia Road, Tyner, NC 27980.

Miller Funeral Home & Crematory, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, is assisting the family with arrangements, and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com. As published in The Daily Advance

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Published by The Daily Advance on Jan. 1, 2017.

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Rita Byrum. Felton

January 14, 2017

So sorry 4 the loss of the you brother and your father and your grand father I know how it feelsI lost my brother Thanksgivingday and I am still in shock think I will wake up and he will be back that is not the way it is I got to go to bed didn't know it was that late I got two pinch nerves in my neck an I get up every night and TAKE mypills and my cream aND I NEED TO BE IN BED NOW BUT I HAD TO SAY SOME THING TO YOU HE's NOT IN PAIN NOW AND PLEASE KEEP HIM IN YOUR HEARTS and THEN YOU STILL HAVE HIM with you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Buddy and Kaye Bunch

January 2, 2017

Prayers and sympathy for all the family. So sorry for your loss.

Phyllis Johnson

January 1, 2017

So sorry for your loss.

Matt White

January 1, 2017

David, Shelby and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Kelly's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May God Bless you.

Shirley & Jimmy Wilson

January 1, 2017

Shelby, David and all your family,
Thoughts and prayers are with each one of you at this difficult time. You can be assured you did everything humanly possible to make his final weeks comfortable and showed him just how much you loved and cared for him. We were so sorry to hear of your loss.

james hare

January 1, 2017

condolences and wonderful memories

Paula (Lane) Pulliam

December 31, 2016

Praying for peace and comfort for you all during the loss of your loved one.

Todd & Dayle Biba

December 31, 2016

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Ernest Hare

December 31, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joe & Peggy Ward

December 31, 2016

Shelby & David, May the memories of the wonderful times you shared with your Dad, comfort you and your family today and always. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

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