Farrell Eudell "Skip" Sears Jr.

Farrell Eudell “Skip” Sears Jr., passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at his home in Richland having attained the age of 81. “Skip” as he was known by, was born August 3, 1943, in Washington, DC to Farrell Eudell Sears Sr., and Emily Laverne (Carlson) Sears. Skip grew up in Virginia until age six. His parents decided to move back home to Richland, Missouri, where they both had grown up and to be close to Skip’s grandparents. Skip graduated from RHS with the Class of 61. He went on to further his education attending the University of Missouri in Columbia where he met Linda Gail Head. The two married August 31, 1963 in Columbia. They were blessed by God with the births of their two children, Julie and Daniel. Skip and Linda enjoyed over 44 years of laughter and love before Linda’s passing on November 6, 2007. After Skip married Linda, he began his career with Sears starting in California, working in the parts department, transferring to Columbia, on to Joplin as manager, later to Springfield, Chicago as Director of Services for 20 years before retiring in 1993 at age 50. Skip and his family then moved into the Crocker area briefly before deciding to come back home to Richland the community they loved. Skip was a member of the Richland United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, but excelled in shooting the breeze with hometown folks… especially at the Warren Senior Center, now known as Warrens Neighborhood Center, where good times, stories, and meals were shared with treasured friends. Skip enjoyed many things during his life but his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were especially important to him; each one bringing smiles upon his face. Skip was preceded in death by his parents, Farrell and Emily, and his dear wife, Linda. He is survived by his daughter, Julie Stotler (Glenn) of Waynesville, MO, his son, Daniel Sears (Jill) of Oregon, WI; 6 grandchildren, James Stotler (Hannah), Megan Dieckhoff (Darin), Stephanie Wells-Bradley (Randy), Erin Stotler (Sandeep), Daniel Sears (Erin), and Hannah Skalsky (Sam); 5 great-grandchildren, Lila, Jayden, Freya, Xaiver, and a special one on the way; one sister, Carla Bierman of Livermore, CA, and one brother, Harold Sears of Flemington, MO; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Skip kept you on your toes with his unique sense of humor and a mischievous smile and will be remembered always in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 22, 2024, in the Memorial Chapel of Richland with Pastor Mitch Henson officiating. Soloist, Pastor Mitch Henson sang the songs, “Amazing Grace My Chains Are Gone” and “King Of Kings.” Family and friends served as escorts. Mr. Sears was laid to rest in the Saint Johns Swede Cemetery, Swedeborg, Missouri. Services were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapel of Richland. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of “Skip” Sears to the Saint Johns Swedeborg Cemetery Fund and may be left at Memorial Chapel of Richland. Online condolences can be sent at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com.

Farrell Eudell "Skip" Sears Jr.

August 3, 1943 - November 19, 2024