Died on February 25, 2018 at age 93 in Springville, Alabama in his home where he lived for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his father, W.S. Wear, mother, Maude G. Wear, and five brothers and sisters, Olande, Cecil, A.W. (Tip) Wear, Geneva Cranford, and Willie Pearl Smith. He is survived by his wife, Wynona Wear, children Frank D. Wear and Cynthia A. Aitken, two step children, Larry K. Owens and Lauran K. Riker, seven grandchildren, Lisa Watt, April Gibson, Ben Wear, Brittany Wear Parker, Kristen Riker, Kelsey Riker, Kate Riker, and two great-grandchildren Taylor A. Perry and Griffin W. Parker.
Born in Huffman, Alabama. He served in the Army from 1943 through 1945 as a Sargent in the 29th Ordinance Bomb Disposal Squad in the European theater of operations, having received 5 battle stars and the bronze star for meritorious service. He was a member of the S.D.A. Church, having served as head deacon.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choosing in memory of Frank.