Earnest James Tear Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Earnest James Tear of Flint, Michigan, who passed away on July 25, 2023, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Tear and Effie Tear (Bowles); his sisters, Ellen, Jeanie and Lois; his parents-in-law, Eugene and Marjorie Kotlark; and his close friend Toby.

He is survived by: his wife Kathaleen Tear; his sons, Greg (Shawn), Jeremy Terry (Carol) and Austin; his grandchildren, Bradley, Ben, Bailey, Tyler and Haley; his siblings, Walt (Michele) and Coral; his nieces, Sandy and Stephanie (Matt); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Pierce, Presley and Jodi (Gerome); his nephew Ron; his siblings-in-law, Diane, Cindy (John), Belinda (Mike), Sharon (Tim) and Greg (Vicki); Joyce, Aaron and Joanne.

Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Earnest's tribute wall at martinfuneralhom.com.