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Portrait of Brett Layne Bares
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Brett Layne Bares

December 3, 1954 – August 1, 2023
Lived 68 years
Hackberry Community Cemetery · Hackberry, Louisiana
“When I’m gone put it in stone…He left nothing behind…I’m not here for a long time. I’m here for a good time.” -George Strait
Life story

Brett Layne Bares was raised and lived his whole life in Carlyss, America. He was known by many as the “cable guy” for his 47 years of service at Cameron Communications. He was an avid fisherman who loved everyone he met. He had a true gift for hospitality and made everyone feel welcome and loved. Brett was the life of the party and loved to listen to music and dance in his barn. He is remembered for his red boots, red barn, red trucks, red boat, but most of all, for his heart of gold. His wife of 44 years, Susie, and his daughters Brandi and Amber, and his grandkids and son-in-laws will carry on his memory.

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1954
Born December 3
1958
Brett was 4 when the Hula Hoop craze swept the country
1962
Brett was 8 when John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth
1977
Brett was 23 when Elvis Presley died
1982
Brett was 28 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1995
Brett was 41 when "Toy Story" became the first fully computer-animated film
2004
Brett was 50 when Facebook was launched
2016
Brett was 62 when Pokemon Go sent millions outdoors hunting creatures
2022
Brett was 68 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2023
Passed away August 1, age 68
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