James Edward Phares

James Edward Phares, 77, of Rock Hill, SC, went home to be with the lord on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Atrium Medical Center.

Mr. Phares was born in Davenport IA, to the late Guy William Edward Phares and Nancy Anne Porter Phares. He loved everything outdoors hiking, camping, going to lakes, watching waterfalls, going to see different mountains, but most of all he loved traveling the open road on his Harley with his wife.

He is survived by his beloved wife Sarah Phares; his two daughters Tasha Schultz; Jennifer Protsman: two sons Scott Phares ( Sue )  and Rustin Phares ( Lubba ). His sister Janet Teeters (Blaine), brothers Billy and John Phares. His 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

He loved fiercely and deeply, and we take comfort in knowing that James is now at peace surrounded by light.

“You never said I’m leaving, you never said goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, and only God knew why. A million times we needed you, a million times we cried. If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place that no one could ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God took you home.” Author Unknown.

Bass-Cauthen Funeral Home and Cremation Center is serving the family