William Chad Hare

Chester Mr. William Chad Hare, 47, died Saturday, January 7, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Woodward Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Hinson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Tuesday at Woodward Baptist Church. Chad was born July 2, 1975 in Chester, SC and was a son of William Larry Hare and Vivian Hopkins Hare. He was a graduate of Chester High School and York Tech and was retired from SCDOT as a mechanic. He was a member of Woodward Baptist Church. Chad was an accomplished guitarist and played with several local bands. He especially enjoyed playing for Benefits that would help other people. Chad loved the beach and sitting on his front porch. In addition to his parents, Chad is survived by his wife of over 19 years, Rebecca Melton Hare; a son, Austin Hare and a daughter, Savannah Hare both of the home; one brother, Derrick Hare (Mandy) of Chester; a niece, Sophie Hare of Chester; his mother and father-in-law, Angie and Bobby Melton of Chester; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Mary Hare; his aunt, Judy Rabon; and his brother-in-law, Greg Melton. Memorials may be made to Woodward Baptist Church Cemetery, 1570 Ashford Rd., Chester, SC 29706. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com.