William Wilford

Fears

William Wilford Fears of Pacific, Missouri, son of the late Anna Massie Fears and James Fears was born in Ellington, Missouri, on May 7, 1922. He departed this life at his granddaughter's home in Sparta, Missouri, on March 13, 2014, at the age of 91.

William was born in Ellington; then his family moved to St. Louis where he was raised, he also resided in Fults, IL. William was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in WWII. His hobbies included traveling and exploring as many parts of the country as possible. He loved hunting especially rabbits. William loved dogs, especially beagles. He was as avid NASCAR fan.

William was preceded in death by his parents, James and Anna Fears, a granddaughter, Anna Rachelle Fears four brothers, Tom, Charles, Jake and Joel, four sisters, Irene, Margie, Lola and Artie.

William is survived by his son, Stanley Fears of St. Louis, Missouri, grandchildren, Jennifer, Melissa, Jeremy, Sarah, Miriam, Rebekah and Sharon, and great-grandchildren, Kieran, Adam, Brennan, Evan, Carter, Jasmine, Katie, Ella and Isabella. William will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Wed. March 19 ^th 5 to 8 PM

Funeral Services: Thurs. March 20 ^th 2 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Minister:  David Brett



Burial: Ellington City Cemetery




Pallbearers: Stanley Fears, Jeremy Fears, Dalton Luper and Andrew Glover.




Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri