Mr James L. Lear Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James L. Lear, 40, of Peoria passed away peacefully at his residence at 8:25 p.m. on Sunday, May, 11, 2014. He was born June 25, 1973 in Peoria to James Lee Sanders and Linda (Lear) Wolford. He married his high school sweetheart Wanda (Ervin) Lear in 2000. She survives. James was known as “Bobe”. He loved to spend time with his family and friends. He never met a stranger and would help anyone who crossed his path. James was a very loving and all around good person. He loved fishing and bbqing for friends and family. His favorite football team was the Pittsburg Steelers. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his wife Wanda Lear; parents James Sanders and Linda (Alan) Wolford; one son, Jachai Lear of Davenport, IA; two daughters, BraNai Lear and Evianna Smith; one brother Gene (Peggy) Lear; three sisters Felicia (DeAndre) Brown, Alisha Wolford and LaShayla Wolford all of Peoria. Along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends whom adored and will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Samuel (Johnnie Mae) Lear and Mary Ann House and paternal grandparents, Rebecca Mayze and Clarence Sanders Sr. Homegoing celebration will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2014, at Church of the Living God Temple 130, with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10 a.m. Bishop Leroy Smith will officiate. Interment will be private. Arrangements were made especially for James’ family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences or words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com.

Mr James L. Lear

June 25, 1973 - May 11, 2014