U.S. Army · United States 
James Lear
2021
James Allan Lear served the U.S. Army for 5 years. James also served in the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
COVID-19
Mechanism
Pathogen
COVID19
What Happened
Deputy Sheriff James Lear died as a result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
Deputy Lear was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office for seven years.
Deputy Lear was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office for seven years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, four children, parents, and two brothers.
Service Record
U.S. Army
2005 – 2010
U.S. Army
Also Served
Van Buren County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff
In Our Keeping
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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