Arthur Jean Dear, 80, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 20, 2016.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Anna Lee Dear; seven children, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two step-children and four step-grandchildren; sisters, Irene Cole, Earline Hutchinson and Nana Sue McDonald; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gussie Dear; and brothers, Roy “Buck” Dear, Berry L. Dear, Wayne Dear and Murray Dear.

Visitation and service will be held on Monday, December 26, 2016 from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.