William Albert Shearer, II

William Albert Shearer, II, 59, Indianapolis, passed peacefully surrounded by family on August 24, 2021. Bill was born February 13, 1962, in Indianapolis, to the late Francis Mathews Shearer and Dorothy Mae (Coyle) Shearer.

Bill was a graduate of Ivy Tech Community College and proudly served as a Drill Instructor in the United States Marine Corp. He then went on to work and teach Sheet Metal Fabrication along with HVAC / Plumbing skills and fundamentals for various colleges and trade schools. Bill was diversified in his expertise which allowed him to have a successful career in sales, teaching, and installation. He later found his passion as a project manager while working for CH Mechanical.

If Bill wasn’t at work, he was enjoying cooking, watching sports, and traveling with his wife. He looked forward every year to hosting holiday parties with family and friends and laughing and helping others. As a believer in God’s grace and faith, Bill loved listening to old-time gospel hymns and religious daily inspirations. Bill will be greatly missed by all of his loved ones.

Along with his parents, Bill was preceded in death by brothers, Henry Birth, Paul Birth, Jr.; sister, Frances Shearer.

Survivors include his wife, Kristy (Whitsit) Shearer; sons, Anthony M. Whitsit, Tyler V. Whitsit, Francis M. Shearer, II; daughter, Morgan P. Scrimager; his grandchildren, Aliyah Williard and Betti Shearer; brothers, William P. Birth, Leigh McCaslin; sisters, Jonquil Craine, Camelia Rupp, and Willima Middleton; along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of extended family members.

Bill’s Life Celebration® Visitation and funeral service will be held at the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis. Visitation will be Sunday, August 29, 2021, 2 to 5 p.m., with services at 11 a.m., Monday, August 30, 2021. Interment will be at The Gardens at Olive Branch Cemetery. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to leave an online condolence for Bill’s family.