Obituary for Harry James Sear
Harry James Sear “POP” went home to Jesus on Friday, December 11, 2020 at age 65.
Harry was born to James Earl Sear and Margaret Sear on August 4, 1955 in Somers Point, NJ.
Harry met his wife, Kathy in 1981 at the wedding of his sister Barbara. They married on February 26, 1982 at the home of his parents.
Throughout his life, he held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with those who surrounded him.
Harry was known as an avid wrestler throughout his life. He loved being a part of the Navy and was so proud to be able to serve his country. Harry served as a youth leader, choir director, Sunday school teacher, in the Tiger Lights Martial Arts Ministry, at Garden State Bible School, and as a teacher at the Pilgrim Academy. Through his areas of service Harry impacted many lives with his love and infectious spirit. Those who spent time around Harry knew of his love of singing and he could always be found with a song on his lips.
Harry began college through Liberty University’s distance learning program when he was forty years old. He completed his bachelor’s degree at fifty years old through much prayer and dedication and one VHS course at a time. Harry was ordained as a pastor in 2007. He pursued further education and received a Master of Science of Christian School Education from Baptist Bible College in 2009.
Harry was a jack of all trades and did everything from working the family roofing business to helping build a church. In later years he kept up the property that was his parents. He took great pride in working the farm and garden to honor his father’s memory. Harry enjoyed opening his home and continuing the tradition of bringing family and friends together for various barbecues.
Harry is survived by his loving wife Kathy as well as children Stacey (John), Michael, Jennifer (Scott), Thomas, and Katherine (Thomas). Harry also will be loved and remembered by grandchildren: Emily (Rich), Brandon, William (Suzie), Gabrielle (Tim), Devon, Nathaniel, Thomas Jr. and Ariel. Harry also was so proud of his four great grandchildren Brandon Christopher Jr, Richard, Liam, and Anne Marie. He is also survived by his sisters Barbara (Tom) and Becky, his sister and brother in laws Eleanor, Nancy, Dorothy (Jim), George Jr (Patty), and William He will also be missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews as well as his church and Pilgrim families.
Harry has joined his parents James and Margaret as well as his son Ronald in Heaven. He is also predeceased by his sister Betty Marie, brother James Harry, and foster brother George Selleck.
There will be a public pass through held on Saturday, December 19 from 1-2 PM at Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, NJ 08330. Funeral services will be held following at 2:15 PM with burial taking place after at Estell Manor Veteran’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers remembrance gifts can be sent to the Pilgrim Academy located at 301 W. Moss Mill Rd. Galloway Twp., NJ 08205 to the Ronald Wayne Sear scholarship fund.
Harry was born to James Earl Sear and Margaret Sear on August 4, 1955 in Somers Point, NJ.
Harry met his wife, Kathy in 1981 at the wedding of his sister Barbara. They married on February 26, 1982 at the home of his parents.
Throughout his life, he held an unwavering faith in God, which he shared with those who surrounded him.
Harry was known as an avid wrestler throughout his life. He loved being a part of the Navy and was so proud to be able to serve his country. Harry served as a youth leader, choir director, Sunday school teacher, in the Tiger Lights Martial Arts Ministry, at Garden State Bible School, and as a teacher at the Pilgrim Academy. Through his areas of service Harry impacted many lives with his love and infectious spirit. Those who spent time around Harry knew of his love of singing and he could always be found with a song on his lips.
Harry began college through Liberty University’s distance learning program when he was forty years old. He completed his bachelor’s degree at fifty years old through much prayer and dedication and one VHS course at a time. Harry was ordained as a pastor in 2007. He pursued further education and received a Master of Science of Christian School Education from Baptist Bible College in 2009.
Harry was a jack of all trades and did everything from working the family roofing business to helping build a church. In later years he kept up the property that was his parents. He took great pride in working the farm and garden to honor his father’s memory. Harry enjoyed opening his home and continuing the tradition of bringing family and friends together for various barbecues.
Harry is survived by his loving wife Kathy as well as children Stacey (John), Michael, Jennifer (Scott), Thomas, and Katherine (Thomas). Harry also will be loved and remembered by grandchildren: Emily (Rich), Brandon, William (Suzie), Gabrielle (Tim), Devon, Nathaniel, Thomas Jr. and Ariel. Harry also was so proud of his four great grandchildren Brandon Christopher Jr, Richard, Liam, and Anne Marie. He is also survived by his sisters Barbara (Tom) and Becky, his sister and brother in laws Eleanor, Nancy, Dorothy (Jim), George Jr (Patty), and William He will also be missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews as well as his church and Pilgrim families.
Harry has joined his parents James and Margaret as well as his son Ronald in Heaven. He is also predeceased by his sister Betty Marie, brother James Harry, and foster brother George Selleck.
There will be a public pass through held on Saturday, December 19 from 1-2 PM at Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, NJ 08330. Funeral services will be held following at 2:15 PM with burial taking place after at Estell Manor Veteran’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers remembrance gifts can be sent to the Pilgrim Academy located at 301 W. Moss Mill Rd. Galloway Twp., NJ 08205 to the Ronald Wayne Sear scholarship fund.