Tommy Ray Bara

Tommy Ray Bara was escorted into the presence of Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on Saturday the 20th of September 2008. Tommy was born in Houston on March 12, 1979. He moved to Huntsville as a young boy and graduated from Huntsville H.S. in 1997. He spent 10 years with McCaffety Electric Company of Huntsville and committed himself to the service of the Kingdom as a faithful member of his church, First Assembly of God. While at First Assembly he played a leading role in working with young couples and had recently devoted himself to the Royal Rangers, a scouting program dedicated to helping young men grow to know the Lord through exploration of the outdoors and acts of service. Everything that his world had to offer paled in comparison to the joy he felt in the presence of his treasured wife Rachel and son, Zeke Thomas. They were the crowning achievement of his life but weren't his only gifts from heaven; his face beamed as he eagerly awaited baby Issac Ray who is due this February. Tommy lived everyday to the fullest, an avid hunter and fisherman, domino player, and like all of us, a frustrated golfer. His courage and perseverance in the face of obstacles will forever stand as an example to his two sons- Never backing down and refusing to accept anything less than all that he believed the Lord has promised. He is survived by his wife Rachel Michelle Bara of Huntsville; his son, Zeke Thomas and soon to arrive son, Isaac Ray; his parents, Wayne and Rayma Bara of Lake Limestone; his brothers, Tony Bara of Bossier City, LA, and Timmy Bara of Willis, Texas; and numerous other family members and friends. When he slows down from exploring the treasures of Heaven, he'll have a message waiting for him from Rachel, "I love you Tommy!! You are my life and I look forward to meeting you again in Heaven. Forever yours, Rachel." The "Tommy Bara Memorial Fund" has been established at First National Bank. The address is First National Bank – P.O. Box 659 – Huntsville, Texas 77342-0659. Services will be held Thursday September 25, 2008 at 10 AM at First Assemby of God Church, Huntsville, Texas. Interment will follow at Brooke Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday September 24, 2008 from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com.

Tommy Ray Bara

March 12, 1979 - September 25, 2008