Philip Allen Hare

Philip A. Hare Sr., 76, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at his residence under the care of Southern Care Hospice. He was a native of North Tonawanda, NY and had lived in Appling County since 1986. Mr. Hare retired from the United States Navy after 22 years of service. He was a member of Ten Mile Baptist Church, the American Legion and was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. in Corfu, NY.

Survivors are his wife, Betty Hare of Baxley; three sons, Philip A. Hare Jr. and wife Dawn of Coco Beach, FL, Mark Joseph Hare and wife Grace of Chesapeake, VA and Danny Eller of Seneca, SC; two daughters, Trudy Rewis and husband Rick of Alma and Angela Bergeron of Baxley; nine grandchildren, Tara Wuttke, Bradley Eller, Daniel Eller, Tyler Howe, Jennifer Bergeron, Austin Eller, Carlie Hare, Trevor Hare and Darrin Hare; one great grandchild, Bailey Rose; four sisters, Delores Howell, Loraine Hayes, Ruth Rupp and Sandy Stewart; several nieces, nephews and other family also survive.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 11:00 am at the David E. Miles Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Gary Congers officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to memorial service.

Memorial contribution may be made to Southern Care Hospice 2311 East First Street, Vidalia, GA 30474.

Friends and relatives can sign the online guest book at www.demfuneralhome.com.

David E. Miles Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements.