SEARS WILLIAM D

CW3 William D. Sears was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 06/05/2016 at the age of 74.1
Harrison, AR
Flight Classes 66-9W and 66-9
Date of Birth 04/17/1942
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with A/9 AVN 9 INF in 67, 170 AHC in 67-68, 178 ASHC in 70-71, B/229 AVN 1 CAV in 71
Call sign in Vietnam BIKINI 19
This information was provided by John L. Simpers

More detail on this person: William "Bill" David Sears, age 74 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Diamond City, Arkansas.

He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on April 17, 1942. After the military, he lived many years in Texas before moving to Arkansas. Bill served in the US Army for 22 years as a helicopter pilot, rank CW3. He flew 3 tours in Vietnam.

He enjoyed fishing and telling stories of his time in the military. He loved any time spent with his family.

Bill is survived by his wife of 30 years, Vicki Sears of Harrison, his children, Tonya Mundy and husband Michael; Scott Horsman and wife Grace all of Harrison; Cathy Sears of Flagstaff, AZ; and David Sears of Hellertown, PA; his grandchildren, Joseph, Victoria, KateLynn, Kristopher, Kolten, Vance, Stephanie, John and David; and great grandson, Ben.

He will be greatly missed and will always be remembered as a good husband, father and great grandfather.

Private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

On-line condolences may be left at coffmanfh.com

This information was last updated 08/10/2016

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