Wilbur William “Bill” Lear, age 79, of Englewood, Ohio passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010, at Englewood Manor in Englewood. Born April 9, 1931, in Gallia County, he was the son of the late Virgil and Pearl Wells Lear. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Leach Lear; three brothers, Virgil Lear Jr., Otis Lear and Richard Lear; and by one sister, Maxine Lamadale Wallace.

Bill was a member of Local 1410 Union. He enjoyed coon-hunting, fishing, trapping and his bluegrass music.

He is survived by one son, William “Billy” Lear, and daughter-in-law, Irene Lear of Dayton; one grandson, Brad Lear of Dayton; one sister, Bernice (Allen) Brothers of Bidwell; and one brother, Russell Lear of Vinton. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Old Mercerville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, September 21, 2010, from 5-8 p.m.

An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com.