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Harvey Lear Obituary

Harvey Lear, 75, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014 in La Grange. He was a native of Richmond and a resident of Shelbyville. He had been in business for himself as a tree trimmer, having worked in the tree business for a total of over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Lear; son, Ricky Lear; and dog, Randy. He is survived by his daughters, Bonnie Dunaway of Shelbyville and Margaret Ann Lear of Shelbyville; sons, Doug Lear (Lena) of Shelbyville, Bobby Lear (Martha) of Waddy, and Allen Lear of Simpsonville; brothers, Buddy Lear, Charlie Lear, Bull Lear; sisters, Minnie Davidson, Iva Davidson, and Susie Lear; and 13 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Thursday at the Shannon Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Bagdad Cemetery.

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Published by The Sentinel-News from Nov. 4 to Nov. 11, 2014.

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Ruth Cook

November 5, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Darlene Nolan-Ellison

November 5, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sue Simpson

November 5, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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