William Francis Sears

Sorrells Funeral Home & Crematory of Enterprise

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Posted by: Sorrells Funeral Home
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Date: Apr 14 2017 3:14 PM

Sgt. Major William Francis Sears, USMC, Ret. passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 in Enterprise, AL encircled by his family and wife of 71 years.

 

Funeral mass will be at 9:30 am on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from St. John Catholic Church in Enterprise with Father Gregory Okorobia officiating and Sorrells Funeral Home & Crematory of Enterprise directing. Interment will follow at a later date in Barancus National Cemetery located within the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, FL. The family will hold a Rosary beginning at 9:00 am.

 

An Irish Celebration meal will be held at 10:30am following the mass in the New Hall at St. John.

 

Sgt. Maj Sears was born April 12, 1923 in Massachusetts. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Enterprise. The Sgt. Maj was a member of St. John Knights of Columbus, American legion, Marine Corps League, a lifetime member of the VFW and the DAV.  He served in World War II, Korea, The Six Day War, and two tours in Vietnam. His son, William Forest Sears, preceded him in death.

 

In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to St. Peter Marian Catholic High School, 781 Grove St., Worcester, MA 01605, the same school that Sgt. Maj Sears donated to for his Sears great-grandchildren.

 

The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice, especially Jessie, Haylie, Diane, and Diana.       

 

 

Sorrells Funeral Home and Crematory of Enterprise, (334) 347-9598, is in charge of arrangements. To sign a guest register, please visit www.sorrellsfuneralhomes.com. 

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