JOHN SEARS

1933 - 2017

JOHN SEARS 1933-2017 John George "Cooter" Sears passed away July 21, 2017, after ill health for five years. He was born in Houston, Texas, to Edgar and Pauline Sears. He lived in Oklahoma City, and attended John Carroll/Bishop McGuinness High School and St. Benedict's in Kansas. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 and upon discharge attended Oklahoma University. As his lifelong friend said "a bright light is gone." John was always an achiever and "never give up was his motto." He loved being with people and if you were feeling down you could always turn to him. He is sorely missed by his family and friends and his canine friend Olio. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Earl and Bob. He is survived by his wife, Jane; children, Cindy, Kevin and Mark; his sister, Mary Carol; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 204 S. Boulder Highway in Henderson.