Billy Rex Lear 76 of Mabelvale passed away on March 3, 2015. He was born on August 10, 1938 to the late, Benjamin and Naussie Lear in Atkins, Arkansas. Billy enjoyed playing the guitar and listening to music. He was a lifetime member of Sandstone Church of Christ and he retired from Canteen after 25 years of employment.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anna Jane Lear; sister, Bennie Jean Pettingille.
He is survived by his brother, Kenneth "Buddy" Lear (Judy); two nieces, Tonyia Brown and Dorothy Lane; two nephews, Kenneth S. Lear and Ricky Pettingille and a host of family and friends who all loved him and will miss him dearly.
Graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Pinecrest Memorial Park at 10:30 AM. Services provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home in Bryant. To sign online guestbook visit www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.