Michael Lee Fares, age 40, of Bethany, Missouri, passed away in Bethany on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Clinton Church of Christ, Clinton, Missouri, with interment in the Deepwater Cemetery, Deepwater, Missouri. Family will receive friends one hour before the service at the Church. Family suggests contributions to the Michael Fares Memorial Fund and may be left at the funeral home. Fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Michael was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He was self employed in remodeling and maintenance.

He is survived by his parents, John and Elizabeth Fares, Clinton; two daughters, Brittney Fares of Montrose, Missouri and Tara Fares of Leesville, Missouri; one brother, Sam Fares of Cameron, Missouri; four sisters Audrey Livingston of Clinton, Angela Young of Deepwater, Missouri, Annie Fares and Michelle Stockdall both of Clinton; as well as one granddaughter, Kamrey Fares of Montrose, Missouri.