December 14, 1953 – January 9, 2022
A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend went to his eternal home on Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was 68 years old. Jimmie was a Scout Master for multiple years with 9 Eagle Scouts under his direction. Retired in 2015 after 43 years in the welding supply business. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his spouse, Linda Dunaway Lear (high school sweetheart and wife of 48 years) and his 4 children Shawn Lear his wife Stacy, Adair Short her husband Doug, Brandon Lear and his Fiancé Cory Archer, and Traci King and her husband David. Two brothers Glavin Lear and his wife Dotty and Larry Lear and his wife Evelyn. Nine grandchildren Kade and Austin Lear, Sariah and Douglas Short, Genevieve and Madison Lear, and Michael, Benjamin and Lawson King. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, in Denham Springs on Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 10am until Celebration of Life Service at 12pm. Burial will follow in Fickland Cemetery. He was preceded in death by parents Eiland Ray Lear and Gaynell Elizabeth and his sister-in-law, Helen Lear. Condolences may be offered at www.sealefuneral.com
6 comments
Debbie and Carl Seymour
January 13, 2022 at 6:09 pm
Linda So sorry to hear of Jimmies passing. Carl has known him since they were kids. I think of him every time I make spaghetti. He will truly be missed. Love and prayers Linda for you and the family.
Becky Dunaway
January 13, 2022 at 12:34 am
Linda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jimmie was a wonderful man with an infectious smile. He was a wonderful addition to the family. He and Linda created a beautiful loving family that was an example to others. I will think of him every time I have strawberry pie or banana pudding. You now have a wonderful guardian angel. He will be sorely missed. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Suzanne Madere
January 11, 2022 at 2:02 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Lear was such a kind man. Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family.
Kesha Dudley
January 11, 2022 at 2:59 am
My deepest condolences from the Dudley family.
Brian Guthrie
January 10, 2022 at 11:46 pm
Rest In Peace Mr. Lear
Shirley McGee
January 10, 2022 at 11:05 pm
Mr Jimmy was a good man. I only knew him for a few years. He was the life of all the family gatherings I attended with family. He will be truly missed by all that knew him. He loved his sweets and like a big kid, tried to hide from his dear sweet wife. Every time I will make chicken and dumplings with cornbread I will be reminded how much you enjoyed. Rest high on that mountain, we will miss you Mr Jimmy.