James William "Billy" Sears, 67, of Lusby, MD formerly of Owings, MD passed away at his residence on August 24, 2011. He was born on May 14, 1944 in Prince Frederick, MD to Mary Virginia and William Lee Sears.

He was the beloved husband to Nancy Sears whom he married on January 6, 1968 in Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church, Owings, MD.

Billy graduated from Calvert High School in 1962 and went on to be a Highway Inspector for the MD State Highway Administration where he retired after 35 years of service.

He is survived by his parents, William Lee and Mary Virginia Sears of Owings, MD; wife of 43 years, Nancy Sears of Lusby, MD; sons, James William Sears, II and wife Tracy of Lusby, MD, and Phillip Stanley "Phil" Sears and wife Shannon of Lusby, MD, and 5 grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 26, 2011 from 3-5PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD where a funeral service will be held at 5 PM with Rev. David Graves officiating. Interment will be private.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.