William Dearing

(From Greenlawn Funeral Home)

William Jewell Dearing, age 85, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on November 5, 2023, at Cox Medical Center South. William was born to Willis Dearing and Sada Dearing on February 9, 1938 in Lamar, MO. William was united in marriage to Deborah Sue Boehne on December 6, 1969 in Lockwood, MO.

William was preceded in death by his father, Willis Dearing; mother, Sada Dearing, and his wife of 44 years Deborah. 

He is survived by his daughter DeAnna Gippner (Ron) from Kansas City, MO. Son Timothy Dearing (Kelly) of Bois D’Arc, MO. Grandsons Benjamin and Alexander Gippner, Kansas City, MO.

Visitation will be on Monday, November 13, 2023 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 1:00 pm at White Chapel in Springfield, MO.