JACKSONVILLE - Dylan Reece Blare, 37, of Jacksonville, died Monday, December 22, 2025.  Services will be held privately.  Mr. Blare was a small-business owner serving Camp Lejeune and the surrounding military community. Dylan had a huge heart and touched the lives of many in Onslow County and beyond.  We will have a celebration of Dylan's life on January 10th and encourage those who loved him in joining us. Details can be found at Celebration of Life for Dylan Blare | Facebook

He is survived by his father, Steve Blare; mother and stepfather, Judy and John Sanderson; his sister, Lindsey Blare Preddy and her husband, PJ, and three nieces, Lily, Emalyn, and Edith Preddy; one stepbrother, Justin Sanderson; and Dylan's girlfriend, Keri Howard.