Cecil Lynn Sears, age 75, of Springfield, MO, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Quail Creek. He was born March 31, 1941, in Ava, MO, to Roscoe and Lorene (Engle) Sears. Cecil grew up in Springfield. He enjoyed using his gifts to renovate houses and restore cars. He loved to be a blessing to people by using his gifts and talents to help them. He enjoyed playing golf and fishing. Cecil was a member of V.F.W. Post 2993, in Olathe , Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorene Sears; one brother, Jim Sears; and one sister Lois Sears. He is survived by two children, Doug Sears and wife Nancy, Springfield, MO and Gayla Long, Van Buren, AR; father, Elder Roscoe Sears, Ozark, MO; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; four brothers, David Sears,Tom Sears, Richard Sears, and Clarence Sears; two sisters, Joyce Kassner and Charlotte Mc Millen; and a host of family and friends.
A memorial visitation will be held from 3-5 pm on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, 3506 North National, Springfield, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO.