Roy Lester Shears

Roy Lester "Butch" Shears, age 64 of Mt. View Road, Purgitsville, WV, lost his battle with cancer at his residence with family at his side on Wednesday afternoon, December 26, 2012. Born September 28, 1948 in Petersburg, WV, he is the son of Nellie Rae (High) Shears Ryan of Purgitsville, WV and the late Roy William ?Chief? Shears. Roy had worked at Allegany Mines and Pilgrim?s Pride. Surviving is his wife, Betty (Reel) Shears, a son, Roy L. Shears, Jr. of Petersburg, WV; a daughter, Anna Marie Shears Jenkins of Purgitsville, WV and four grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the Fraley Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Washington St., with Pastor Andy Sions officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until time of services.