Paul M. Lear, age 66, died at EastJeffersonGeneralHospital on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 10, 1946, in the Town of Gramercy, St. James Parish, to the late Linus C. Lear and Mary M. Noling. Paul served in the U.S. Air Force. A devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Paul is survived by his three sons, Mark Lear and his wife Kelly of LaPlace, LA, Sterling Lear of LaPlace, LA, and Ross Lear of Denver, CO; two grandchildren: Tiffany Lear and Courtney Lear; great grandchild: Julia Clement; two sisters: Sandra Brandstad and Cindy Spencer; brother: Gregory Lear. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Mass services for Paul M. Lear will be held at 12:00 a.m., Friday, May 25, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 2130 Rectory St, Paulina, LA70763. Rev. Walter J. Austin, pastor, will officiate. Under the direction of H.C. Alexander Funeral home in Lutcher, LA
