CHARDON – William R. “Bill” Spear died peacefully on Jan. 24, 2021, in Chardon, with his wife by his side, from complications resulting from Covid-19.
Born on Feb. 27, 1935, he was a Chardon resident his entire life. He attended Chardon High School, graduating in 1953.
He was the proprietor of Spear Chrysler Plymouth, a business started by his father, and in the family for more than 50 years, before transitioning into tractor and agricultural equipment sales under Spear Chardon Tractor Sales.
After retiring, Bill stayed active in the business and could often be found at the shop six days a week.
In his earlier years, Bill enjoyed spending time at their cottage in Chautauqua, N.Y., their home in Naples, Fla., and anywhere else he could squeeze in a good joke and a round of golf.
Exemplifying his love for cars, he was a former president of the Chrysler 300 Club.
Bill will always be remembered for his great sense of humor and love of family.
Survivors are wife, Beverly Jean, whom he married on May 19, 1956, in Chardon; sons, William Edward (Kelly), of Hambden Township, Charles Steven, of West Kill, N.Y., and Gregory Alan (Estelle), of Munson Township; grandchildren, Andrew Brandon, of Columbus, and Dr. Estelle Bishop (James), of Los Altos, Calif.; siblings L. Joseph, of Hambden Township, Suzanne, of Perry Township, Shirley Begley (Tom), of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mary Thornton (Larry), of Alliance; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by brother Worthy Clark; and parents, William J. and Clarice I. Spear.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to consider contributions to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, The Ohio Buckeye Chapter, 6155 Rockside Road, Independence, OH 44131; or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110.
Arrangements made by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 116 South St., Chardon. Information and condolences at www.burrservice.com.
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