Edward Lee Bare

He was a 1983 graduate of Mt. Carmel High School in Mt. Carmel, IL. He served his country by enlisting in the Navy, serving as an aircraft mechanic on the USS America during the Libyan conflict.

Lee married Rose Kolarik of Pennsylvania on December 23, 1986. He owned his own body shop named BareBody Kustomz in Roanoke Rapids. Lee loved customizing vehicles for his clients and winning several trophies in numerous car shows. Lee was well known and loved by many in his community, especially by his grandchildren who loved spending time with him. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church where he regularly attended and ran the audio video equipment during services.

Lee was loved very much and will be sadly missed by his wife Rose; a daughter Marina Blake and a son Erik Bare; grandchildren Tyler, Kylie and Olivia; parents Eddie and Linda Bare; sisters Melissa (Rod ) Taylor, Krista (Tim) Teel, Tania (Jason) Haley; grandmother Isabelle Bare; nieces Meghan Taylor, Kelsey and Kenna Teel and Emma Haley; and nephews Nathan Taylor, Karson Teel and Emerson Haley. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents Edward Y. Bare and Austin & Flossie Doty.

Memorial services will be held at Victory Baptist Church, Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Michael Jones officiating.