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In Loving Memory
Alton Edward Hare

Alton Edward Hare

4/28/1934  —  5/9/2017

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A Life Remembered

Obituary

Alton Edward Hare
Alton Edward Hare, 83 of Orange, died on May 10, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family.

A member of one the founding families of Orange, Alton was born to Henry Edward and Elizabeth “Esther” Hare on April 28, 1934 and was a life-long Orange resident. After graduating from Stark High School, the Detroit Tigers drafted him as a pitcher, but he chose instead to serve in the Korean War and was awarded the Silver Star for Gallantry in Action. He later earned a degree in history and theology from Lamar University and in 1970, he and his brothers formed the Hare’s Feed and Grain Corporation. He was an active member of the Texas Cattle Association.

Above all, Alton devoted his life to the care of his family. He cherished and lived by his family traditions, shared generously, and earned the deep respect of all who knew him. One of the last real cowboys and a great gentleman, he will be sorely missed. May his memory be a blessing.

He is survived by daughter Shanna Welch (Phillip) of Orange; son, Shawn Hare (Chance Henson) of Beaumont; grandchildren: Shane, Sage, Slade, Savannah, Summer and Sterling; brothers: George M. Hare and Thomas C. Hare of Orange; sister, Karen Hare Ratcliff of Orange; a very special nephew Arnold Majors of Winnie, and numerous other beloved nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Alton is preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Henry Hare II, Herschel F. Hare, Van E. Hare; and sisters: Amanda Hare Bailey, Opal Owens, Addie Hare Venable, Laura Hare Johnson, Lillie Hare McGuire and Bessie Hare Permenter.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 3:00 pm with funeral beginning at 4:00 pm at Claybar Funeral home, 504 5th St, Orange, TX. Burial service to follow at Wilkerson Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the home of the departed from 5:30 to 8:30 pm after the services.

Service Details

Gatherings in remembrance

Visitation

Saturday, May 13, 2017 · 3:00 PM

Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630

Funeral Service

Saturday, May 13, 2017 · 4:00 PM

Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630

In Memory

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Messages of Love

From family and friends

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Anonymous May 12, 2017
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Alton Edward Hare.
Karen Ratcliff May 11, 2017
My brother will always be remembered as being a loving caring soul. He always helped me when I could not get everything done around my home when I first brought my husband home after suffering a massive stroke. Every day my brother was here. I will forever be grateful for that. After the years passed and I could do more for myself, he would drop by for coffee and sweet potato pie (his favorite) often baked just for him. I love you brother, you will be forever remembered.
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Renee Owens May 11, 2017
Where there is great sorrow, there is great love. Please know how much Uncle Alton was loved and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God grant you all peace and strength. Jimmy and Renee Owens
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