Willie Wear Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Willie Wear Jr. of Rock Island, Illinois, born in Quincy, Illinois, who passed away on September 26, 2023 at the age of 91. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Willie Earl Sr. and Audrey Peterson Wear; and his sisters, Norma Huss, Lila Kerr and Mary Catherine Warren.
He is survived by : his wife Catherine Wear; his children, Rebecca Lynn Clarkin (Brian), Merrifield, Minn, Brenda Jean Bertrand and William Richard Wear (Beth); his grandchildren, Jeremy, Michael, Meghan, Nicolas, Matthieu, Rebecca, Jessica, Daniel and Patrick; and his sister Ruth Eileen Baker (Roy). He is also survived by sixteen great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made in care of Grace Church or Friendship Manor, both of Rock Island.
