James-LEAR-Obituary

James Cleveland "Jimmy" LEAR

Richmond, Virginia

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LEAR, James C., "Jimmy," 68, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord January 20, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sue Anne Lear; three children, Tiffany Proffitt and her husband, Donald, James "Jay" Lear and his wife, Amy, Jeff Lear and his wife, Jenna. He was the beloved Gramps to nine grandchildren, Tucker, Camden and Chloe Proffitt, Amber and Seth Bailey and Jesse, Ally, Luke and Alexa Lear; his parents, James H. and Dorothy Lear of Bumpass; brother, Dorie Lear (Bobbie) of Lusby, Md.; sister, Polly Hart (Jason) of Bumpass; and numerous other family members. The family would like to thank Nurse Judy for her loving care. Jimmy was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed model trains, fishing and especially his grandchildren. The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where his funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Dear Sue Anne and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Martin & Debbie Curry

Dear Lear Family, I just wanted to let you know that I am so sorry for your loss. The last I saw Jimmy was probably 1989 or 1990, maybe when Jeff & Jay graduated...maybe a bit later. He always made me feel welcome and a part of your wonderful family and I will forever be grateful that I had the opportunity to know him. I remember going to the beach with the family for vacation, Jimmy's easy going laugh & smile, his teasing ways, football -go Panthers!, Elvis, Christmas at the Pritchett's,...

Sue, I am sending you this lighted candle in memory of your BELOVED Husband of 47 years.May God Bless You and Your family .With my Deepest Sympathy...LOVE, Judy

Sue, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, My God lift you up in his loving arms as you go through this most difficult time. Please know that we are close by if you need anything.
Love and sympathy to all

Aunt Sue, Tiffany, Jay and Jeff, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of the loss of Uncle Jimmy. Our thoughts of him will always bring a smile to my face and memories of happiness. LOVE Chris and Rose

Sue,Jay,Jeff,Tiffany and all the Special Grandchildren,THANK YOU All for allowing me to spend so much time with Jimmy.I could have never ask for a MORE WONDERFUL,LOVING,Brother-in-law.I will never forget all our talks.watching westerns and videos of the GRANDCHILDREN,who He Adored.Jimmy was known for his Humor and laughter.Be comforted that he left so many good Memories for All of us to remember Him by..May He Rest In Peace. I Love You ALL.

Sue, you and you family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jimmy will be greatly missed in the hearts and lives of many.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Lear family.

My brother will always be with my wife and I and his family in our prayers. Dorie and Bobbie Lear