Byron Anthony Hare, 26, of Mart, TX, won his battle with JHD and gained his angel wings on August 16, 2019 while surrounded by his family. He is flying (and probably quite rampantly and wildly) across the heavens being reunited with so many who went before him. He is now our forever angel.
Memorial service will be at 6:30pm on Thursday August 22, 2019 at Connally/Compton Funeral Home located at 4400 West Waco Dr, Waco, TX 76710. Informal visitation will be at 5:30pm. Please come in comfortable attire and do not feel obligated to wear black as Byron loved colors.
Byron is survived by his parents Traci and Trey Pratt, sister Megan Sisco and her fiancé Kacie Curtis, Grandmother Carla Hare, Grandparents Charles Pratt, and Betty Pratt, Aunt and Uncle Pam and Raymond Wilcox, Aunt and Uncle Patricia Hare and Brady Moore, Uncle Buck Hare, Aunt Shannon Pratt, five Cousins, Adam Choate, Brandy Hare, Crystal Wilcox, Shawn Hare, Jennifer Hare, and numerous other family members and friends. Too many to list.
Byron was born April 8, 1993 in Las Vegas, NV. He graduated high school from Axtell High in Central Texas. He is best remembered as “Super Byron” among our community for his unwavering faith, compassion, and kindness while he fought one of the cruelest diseases known to man, Juvenile Huntington’s Disease. He never once got angry or questioned Gods plan. He lived his best life, day by day, with a fierce love for all animals and for any and every person that crossed his path. He didn’t know how NOT to love someone. He had been that way since birth. He is also known for getting “caught” opening/holding doors for people in many different establishments as he would never close it on next person approaching, no matter how far away they were. While this agitated us at times, we realize now that it was just how his heart operated. Solely out of pure kindness. He never caused any trouble. Except maybe that one time he did donuts in the arena with moms’ truck. He loved his horses and his dog, Arlis. Byron was always determined to live in a “Pay it forward” kind of way. He was continuously trying to find ways to help and/or encourage others. After discussions with Byron during his disease progression, it was decided that we will be creating a scholarship fund in his name which will be awarded to God fearing high school rodeo athletes to assist with college. Our hope is that his steadfast faith, kindness, compassion and positive attitude that he so fervently displayed to the world through his battle, will be an inspiration for you to do the same. His number one goal was always to share God’s light and love. And he did it so powerfully.
And with all that, I will close in the words of Byron:
“I love you, Goodnight. Live life for the Lord.”
Byron’s family wishes to thank all that have been helpful in their time of need. This includes all forms of support from prayer, spiritual warfare, monetarily, and loving friendships. You are all an integral part of this journey, even today.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “Byron Anthony Memorial & Scholarship Fund.”
For those uncomfortable with online transactions, checks can be mailed.
Checks payable to:
Byron Anthony Memorial & Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 205
Mart, TX
76664
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