Ellis Emerson Dear's Obituary
Ellis Emerson Dear, 84, of Collierville, passed away on March 13, 2012. Mr. Dear was born in Burrwood, LA, to Horace and Alma Dear. He was a retired pharmaceutical representative. Mr. Dear was a Navy World War II veteran, and a distinguished elder of Second Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Frances Dear. He is also survived by his two sons, David E. Dear and Steven E. Dear, three grandchildren, Alexander, Taylor and Lillian Ashley. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. to 1p.m. Friday, March 16, in the Salmon Room at Second Presbyterian Church, located at 4055 Poplar Ave. Memphis TN, followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m. in the Chapel at Second Presbyterian Church. A private entombment will be held at the Memorial Park Mausoleum following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Second Presbyterian Church Chapel Class or the Church Health Center.
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