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for William Sears
Kay Sears
July 13, 2009
Dear Friends,
The kids and I so appreciate your heartfelt notes to us. He was a protective and loving husband and Father.If you were his friend there were no bounds to his caring for you. He was as hard and demanding of himself as he was of those around him. I often told him that if I were to commit a crime I would not want him to be the one looking for me.
Basking in his love was a warm and safe place to be and I miss his blemishes too! It was shocking and heartbreaking for him to be diagnosed on Thursday and gone from us on Monday. To those of you that we failed to get in touch with please accept the family's regret You remian in our prayers for your loss too.
Thank each of you so very much for sharing in our loss.
Love,
Kay, Kevin and Carrie
June 25, 2009
Rest in Peace my long time friend
Peggy Ayotte
June 20, 2009
Dear Kay, I am so sorry to read about Bill .I was reading the letters and can hear how blessed your lives have been. Those memories and your strong family will help you get through the days ahead. You and your family will be in my prayers.
God Bless ,Peggy Martin Ayotte
Trezevant 1967
Sharon Jones
June 19, 2009
My prayers are with Carri, Austin & all of Inspector Sears family. Remember the good times you shared & you will have a treasure to keep in your heart forever.
Sheila Benson
June 19, 2009
My prayers are with the family of Inspector Sears. It was an honor to work closely with you. I never knew how to make coffee until you taught me.I will miss having your coffee make for you in the mornings.
Sonya
June 18, 2009
Kevin,
I know we haven't been in touch in many years. I read about your dad tonight and I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Dispatchers Communications Section
June 18, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss and ours, as well. Inspector Sears will be remembered for many wonderful things but one in particular involving the Sheriff's dispatchers. He cared for us. Even though we were not "on the scene" he understood that we hurt, too. He thought about us amidst whatever crisis was going on. He considered us part of his team. We love him for it and will miss him so much! Thanks to the Sears family for so generously sharing him with us.
June 18, 2009
It was an impressive funeral procession traveling East on Poplar. With respect, I was stopped in traffic. God Bless your family.
Becky Pittman
June 18, 2009
Kay and family,
I am sorry about Bill. He is safely home now in our fathers arms. We will
all miss his sweet smile and kind heart. He always talked of his love for you and the children. He left us his love and strength and he'll be missed greatly by all. We are all better having know him. Rest in our
saviors arms dear friend. We loved you so.
June 18, 2009
Kay,
Gary and I were so sad to hear of Bill's passing.
We had not heard of his illness and so it was a shock.
Gary couldn't attend the visitation nor service because of a virus he has, but please know our prayers for you and the children will be going up faithfully.
May God comfort all of you as only he can.
God bless you all.
Gary and Melody Conklin
Diana Roberts
June 18, 2009
Inspector Sears will be missed by a great many. I had a great respect for him and it was truly an honor to have worked with him.
Diana Roberts
Senior Dispatcher, Charlie Shift
Eli Morris
June 17, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a man of great courage and compassion. My prayers are with you all.
Grace and peace,
Eli Morris, Hope Church
Steve & Theresa Farris (SCSO)
June 17, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
FELICIA FAYNE
June 17, 2009
I'M SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOST,KAY...MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY...
Sgt. Reginald Reed - SCSO
June 17, 2009
When I became a Deputy in 1995, I would always hear the name Bill Sears. It was as though is was an "unoffical" rule among Deputies that you had to work under Bill Sears to be a good officer. I finally got that privilege before I was promoted and for a year after promotion. It can not be adequately measured what the teachings of Insp. Sears has done for law enforcement. So many officers were helped personally and professionally. My prayers are with his family. Thank You Insp. William Austin Sears II.
June 17, 2009
It was a privilege knowing and working with Insp Sears. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Randy/Anna Gatewood, Collierville,Tennesse
Mary Helen Wood
June 17, 2009
I am absolutely devastated. I love you very much , Kay. You are in my prayers
Tina & Kathy Wilson
June 17, 2009
Dear Kay & family, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a good friend in school and we never forgot you all. God be with you at this very sad time. With Love, Kathy Wilson Tina Wilson
Lisa Todd
June 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Inspector W. A. Sears at this difficult time. It was a great privilege to have worked closely with Inspector Sears as a member of his clerical staff in the Uniform Patrol Division and once again in Courts. I am especially fond of Inspector Sears because he always ensured that "everything was well" with us as we worked under his leadership. Gone but not forgotten!
June 17, 2009
It was an honor and a privilege to work with Insp. Sears. My thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. God Bless you all.
Janie Clarke, Cordova, Tennessee
Donna Kuykendall Hendren
June 17, 2009
I was so sad to hear about Bill. Even though I haven't been in contact since high school, I remember our times together and thought alot of both of you. You are in my prayers.
Gloria White, SCSD Lieutenant,Ret.
June 17, 2009
Kay,
I am so saddened by the Inspector's death. I worked with him 25 years at the Sheriff's Dept. He was a Sergeant in the Jail when I hired on. I thought he was the grumpiest man I had ever met. As I came to know him I learned that he had a big heart and was full of compassion. He loved and was dedicated to his family and his family of officers who all loved him.
Inspector Sears will be greatly missed but we know he is smiling down on us.
David Ballard
June 17, 2009
It was truly a priveledge to learn and work under Inspector Sears. I always knew where I stood with him and even when I made mistakes he wouldn't toss me away. I will remember that always and I am thankful. God Bless your family.
Sonja Curry-Hollie
June 17, 2009
Kay,
Although High School was a long time ago, some memories do not fade completely and that is those of Bill. I was priviledged to see him a few times throughout the years at 201 Poplar where I worked for the MPD. His great personality never changed and the SCSD was better for having him there all those years. We haven't kept in touch but my heart is heavy for your loss, and I pray God will provide the comfort that is needed for such a time as this.
Much love,
Sonja (Curry) Hollie
Trezevant 1966
concerned citizen
June 17, 2009
Thank you for your service to your Country an County. You are definitely in a better place.
Kimsey & Stephanie Lovell
June 17, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Betty and Don Wright
June 17, 2009
Dear Kay and Kids,
We are so sorry about Bill.
I remember way back when you all lived in our neighborhood and all the good times we shared. Even though we havent been together in many years we still think of Bill " the big teddy-bear" rough on the outsida, but what a kind heart he had! We will pray for you in the days to come
Love Don and Betty
A. RAY MILLS
June 17, 2009
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. HE WAS A GOOD PERSON AND GREAT DEPUTY
James Sneed
June 17, 2009
I worked with Inspector Sears in the late 1980's executing Narcotics Search Warrants. Sears was a man of his word. He said what he meant and meant what he said. He did not talk just to be talking, and I respected him for that.
June 17, 2009
Carrie,
I am soo sorry to hear about your dad. I can't imagine the shock you must be feeling right now. I know there are going to be times when you feel a void in your life and when you need to talk to him or confide in him; but he is still there with you in spirit and you can still talk to him anytime. Always remember that you brought your dad so much joy and he loved you so much. Your dad was proud of you and the accomplishments in your life. You also gave him the Best Gift in the world; Austin! You were so unselfish with your child and shared him with your dad and that brought him so much pleasure! I know he was taken much too soon, but God needed him in Heaven! He is probably already taking charge and establishing order in Heaven; like we always remember him doing. When you feel sad, try to remember all the happy times you had with your dad, how much he loved you and Austin, your mom, Kevin, fishing, hunting, life, and his career. But most of know that he is not suffering anymore and he is watching over you and Austin. I love you guys and I'm here for you if you need anything. I will continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.
Love You,
Melanie Prine
June 17, 2009
Kay,
I am so saddened to hear that Bill passed away. I know I haven't seen you all in a while, but I have always considered you my "second" family. I know these are hard times for you and it will continue to be difficult in the days and weeks ahead, just know that God will continue to be with you and Bless you. I have sooo many memories of you, Bill, Carrie, Austin, and some of Kevin and Jeff; but through all of those memories, the ones that stick out to me are: how much Bill loved you, how much he loved his children, his family and close friends, his co-workers, his career, fishing, hunting; but his biggest joy in life was Austin! He loved his grandson so much! It is always sorrowful when we lose a loved one, but have Faith that he is with his maker and he is truly at "Home." He is not in pain anymore; he is whole in body and in spirit and he is watching over you!! You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do for you and the family, please don't hesitate to call.
Love Ya'll
Melanie Prine
Sherry Lewis
June 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Barbara J. Ballard
June 17, 2009
Kay, Kevin, Kerry and Austin,
Insp. talked about all of you often and he loved each one of you. He was a friend you could trust. Although he may have come off grumpy sometimes, he had a heart filled with kindness and concern for his fellow officers and employees. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office has lost a great dedicated man.
Fred Buran
June 17, 2009
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was a true public servant and will be missed.
Marilyne Harvey
June 17, 2009
Carrilynn & Austin
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during the difficult time.
Marilyne (Dudin) & David Harvey
Barbara Jones
June 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jim and Paula Wilkinson
June 17, 2009
Kay, we were so sorry to read of Bill's death. We have many happy memories of our times together. He was a great law enforcement officer.
Our sympathy to your entire family
God Bless
Pat & Sharon Walsh
June 17, 2009
We were so saddened to hear about Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Walt/Becky Simmons
June 17, 2009
Kay,
We are crushed by this news. I had tried so hard to avoid the reality of your letter about Bill's condition, but last night I just felt a strong need to let you both know how much we care. The past two weeks I had been remembering the tournament on Sam Rayburn where we met, and the many fun times we spent with you both. We were selling the old Skeeter because Walt bought a new boat, but letting it go was bringing back all of the good times we spent on board her. No one can ever say that Bill did not live life to the fullest, or that he did not have a remarkable, loving family. You meant so much to him. Tell Carrie and Austin to give you a big hug for us. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Becky
Shonnie Johnson
June 17, 2009
Kay, Was so sorry to hear about Bill, know that you and the children are in my thoughts and prayers.If there is anything I can do please let me know.You are as always in my thuoghts and forever in my heart.
Walt and Becky Simmons
June 17, 2009
Kay,
We are crushed by this news. I had tried so hard to avoid the reality of your letter about Bill's condition, but last night I just felt a strong need to let you both know how much we care. The past two weeks I had been remembering the tournament on Sam Rayburn where we met, and the many fun times we spent with you both. We were selling the old Skeeter because Walt bought a new boat, but letting it go was bringing back all of the good times we spent on board her. No one can ever say that Bill did not live life to the fullest, or that he did not have a remarkable, loving family. You meant so much to him. Tell Carrie and Austin to give you a big hug for us. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Becky
Barry Gooch
June 17, 2009
It has been a Privilege, to have known and worked with Bill over the past 33 years. Rest in peace Inspector.
Harold Stabe
June 17, 2009
Our prayers are with you.
Harold and Kerry Stabe
billy wicks
June 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
R Jewell
June 17, 2009
May God bless you and your family.
Bill Turner
June 16, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Bill & Cindy Turner
Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemeteries & Cemeteries
June 17, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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