Mr. Larry Roy Sears, age 82, of Palmyra, passed away Saturday, October 12 at his home.
Mr. Sears was born February 19, 1942, in Washington County, Indiana, the son of Gilbert Raymond Sears and Mildred Lucille Voyles Sears. He was a graduate of Pekin High School, Class of 1960. He retired from Duke Energy as a mechanical supervisor in June of 1996. Larry was a member of South Liberty Church of Christ.
Larry is survived by his wife: Joyce Jones Sears. They were married April 12, 1963. He is also survived by a son: Bradley Sears (Veda) of Palmyra, two daughters: Christina Denny (John) of Pekin, and Penny Alexander of Palmyra, a brother: Garry Lee Sears (Peggy)of Pekin, a sister: Patricia Ann Roberts (Hairl) of Pekin, ten grandchildren: Hannah, Heather, Lindsey, Lacey, John, Cody, Kyle, Casey, Brittni and Dylan and twenty great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law: Rick Alexander, and his parents: Gilbert Raymond and Mildred Lucille Sears.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 19 at 1:00PM at Weathers Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:30AM-time of service.
