James Ronald Fear Obituary (1938

James Ronald Fear, 83 of Bloomington passed away at 8:50 PM Thursday March 31, 2022, at his home. There will be a funeral Monday April 4, 2022, at 11 AM at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington. There will be a visitation for one hour prior to the funeral. Chaplain Burl Cole will officiate. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Oreana, IL. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington is handling arrangements. James was born December 7, 1938, in Newton, IL to John J. and Elizabeth Schedelbauer Fear. He married Fannie Marie Ousley on July 6, 1963, in Killeen, TX. She survives. He is also survived by one son David (Debbie) Fear of Bloomington, two grandchildren, Shawn Sherman and Brittany (Brian Walder) Sherman and one sister Mary Kay Eyer of Carlinville. He was preceded in death by three infant children, two sisters and five brothers. James served in the United States Army from 1962-1964 where he was a Military Policeman. He was a Final Inspector for Caterpillar in Decatur for many years. James was a gifted woodworker. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Lela's Hope Canine Rescue in Decatur.