Marvin Lee Zears II

On November 4, 2020,near 7:30 PM, at Richard Owens Hospice Home, Marvin Lee Zears II, 57 years old, finished the struggles of this life.  He laid down his shell and is now not only at Home with the Lord, he is celebrating with all those he has loved and missed.  

Marvin was born July 8, 1963 in Peoria, IL to Marvin Lee Zears I and Linda (Van Dyke) Zears. He is the father of two strong sons, Marvin III (Amber), parents of his grandsons, of Chillicothe, IL,and Maurice (Makayla) of Peoria, IL, and the joy of his life, his three grandsons, Damian, Sylus, and Asher Zears. 

Waiting for him when he arrived, was his father, and maternal and paternal grandparents. He leaves behind his mother, his sister, Michelle Campbell (Don Sears) of Peoria and brother Zach Zears of Anchorage, AK, and uncle Russell Zears II of Peoria. .Also his two nieces and a nephew along with aunts, uncles, and cousins, to many of whom he was a favorite.

A 1980 graduate of Metamora High School, Marvin had a gift of engaging others, which led to a career in sales for various building material companies, including Amerhart, Capitol Group, and Edward Hines. Later he relished engaging with people and hearing their stories as a driver on the night shift for Uber and various cab companies in Peoria. Fishing was a passion passed on from his father to him and now to his sons, as well as the tradition of a fish fry.  His hopes as a lifelong Dodger fan were finally realized this October when they took the World Series for the first time since 1988. Most of all, Marvin loved his family.

Honoring his requests, Marvin will be cremated and his ashes scattered at his favorite fishing hole. He also asked there be no funeral.  A gathering of immediate family and a few close friends will be held in his honor.  

Memorials may be sent to a charity of your choice.