William E. Fears

1920–2008 (age 88)

Biography

William E. Fears, born in 1920, approached each new day with calm determination, whether he was managing projects at work or helping neighbors solve everyday problems. His integrity and curiosity made him a natural problem-solver, and colleagues treasured his ability to bring people together without fanfare.

At Edge Hill Cemetery he now rests, but before that he was often the first to offer his time for neighborhood fundraisers or to host quiet conversations over coffee, always eager to hear about the lives of others. He leaves a legacy of service and steady companionship to those who survived him.

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