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Paul Sears Obituary
A distinguished career Army veteran, Sergeant Major Sears dedicated over 27 years of service to his country. He served multiple tours in Vietnam and concluded his military career as the Senior Military Advisor to the North Carolina National Guard. His valor and dedication were recognized through numerous prestigious awards, including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star with Valor, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star and with Palm, and the Vietnam Civil Actions Humanitarian Medal. Additionally, he was honored by the Southern Vietnam government for his heroic actions during the war.
Sergeant Major Sears is survived by a sister, three children, seven grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, two nieces, and a nephew.
He will be laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor his memory are encouraged to make a donation in his name to one of the causes he held dear: The Wounded Warrior Project or The Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Sergeant Major Sears' legacy of courage and service will be remembered by all who knew him. May his memory bring comfort and inspiration to those he leaves behind.
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Carol Holloway
February 9, 2025
Patt, my thoughts and prayers are with you and with Paul Jr.´s children and grandchildren as he is laid to rest. Wish it was possible for me to be there with you but I am still in recovery from my back surgery. Paul Jr., thank you for your service to our country and your dedication to the same. May you rest in peace. Gone too soon. God bless you Paul Jr. Love, your cousin Carol (Bowen) Holloway
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Angie Sears Musgrove
February 5, 2025
One of the last things, my father said to my brother, and I weren´t even in the hospital before I brought him home on hospice is when we asked what he was proud of and what he felt his accomplishments were in life. He said with tears in his eyes, he wanted everyone to remember that he was a good soldier. The Vietnam war changed him as so many others, but he was dedicated to service to his country. The or damaged him which made personal relationships difficult I will try to do my best to honor his memory by remembering what he was the most proud of. His service to his country and his unfailing love of his grandchildren.
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