Brian William Lear


Brian William Lear, age 38, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 in Gastonia.

Born in Bloomsburg, PA he was the son of William T. Lear and Donna Sorber Lear. He was a graduate of Northwest Area High School in Shickshinny, PA where he played football and basketball. Brian was a mechanic with JD Motorsports in Gaffney, SC.

In his free time Brian enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time on the golf course.

He was preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents.

In addition to his parents he is survived by, one brother Greg Sorber and wife Jennifer and their daughters Brianna and Kalee, two half sisters; Shelly Roinick and husband Michael and Denise Conklin and husband Brad and one half brother, William Lear Jr. and wife Mindy as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family welcomes friends to visit with them on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm. A celebration of Brain's life will be held at a future date in Pennsylvania, the details of which will be announced when finalized.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com