Walter was born on June 11th, 1945 to Virgil Wears Sr. and Ruth Howell. He was one out of 8 Siblings. Walter Was a huge family man. He married his wife Terri Wears and had 7 children. Walter served his country from November 1965 to November 1967, he was drafted by the Marines and was stationed in Cuba. He was very proud of his knowledge of his tank. He later worked as a carpenter for over 35 years. He was a member of the Turlock Sportsman's club for many years; he was even three times past president of the club. He enjoyed Fishing, hunting, teaching others how to trap and just being outdoors. He loved spending time with his family so much that almost every Sunday he would take them on a Sunday drive. He spent all his Saturdays watching Ohio State Football.
A visitation for Walter will be held Monday, May 15, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Lakewood Funeral Home - Heritage Chapel, 900 Santa Fe Ave, Hughson, CA 95326. A funeral service will occur Monday, May 15, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 900 Santa Fe Ave, Hughson, CA 95326. A committal service will occur Monday, May 15, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Lakewood Memorial Park - Garden of Valor, 900 Santa Fe Ave, Hughson, CA 95326.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LakewoodHughson.com for the Wears family.