<!-- FH = Palm Bay Funeral Home -->Thomas A. Hare, 57, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 in Melbourne, FL. Thomas was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him. He had a great joy for fishing. He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Michael Pastor; parents, Richard and Mary Church; paternal father, Glen Hare; brother, Timothy Hare (Pamela); brother, Todd Church (Patty); uncle, Thomas Mitchell (Mary Ellen); grandson, Matther Radcliffe; great-grandson, Gunner Michael Radcliffe; brother-in-law, Henry Tompkins and Douglas Tompkins (Shannon); uncle, Mick Mitchell (Connie); aunt, Lynn Kennedy (Dick). He was preceded in death by his daughter, Brandy Hare.A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Palm Bay Funeral Home at 6:00 pm.Please consider donations to the Brevard County Humane Society.Arrangements entrusted to Palm Bay Funeral Home, 950 Malabar Road SE, Palm Bay, FL 724-2224.Share memories at www.affuneral.com.