William Taliferrio Sears Obituary in Spartanburg at J.W. Woodward Funeral Home

Obituary For William Taliferrio Sears

On Tuesday, June 7, 2022,William Taliaferrio Sears entered eternal rest to be with his Lord as he would continue his love and praise to glorify our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for eternity.“To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.” 2ndCorinthians 5:8. (KJV). William T. Sears was born on July 1, 1981, in Spartanburg, SC to the loving parents of Claude and Doris Sears, Sr. He was the husband of Vajaya Smith Sears. William was the loving birth father of two daughters, Taliyah Nicole Sears of Roebuck, SC and Anistyn Gabrielle Lewis of Lyman, SC. In addition, his love for children extended to one son, Malik Smith and one daughter, Breasja J. Smith-Brawner through the marriage of Vajaya Smith Sears of Roebuck, SC. William’s spiritual journey began with his paternal grandfather, Rev. B. T. Sears, Sr. at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Spartanburg, SC. He was a resolute member of the BTSears Sunshine Choir, Junior and Youth Choir, and the Boy Scouts Troop #295Cornerstone Baptist Church. He loved Sunday School and the Youth Council. He was steadfast in his love for Jesus Christ. At which time on his journey,William remained faithful and humble to his work in the church at Bountiful Blessings Church in Spartanburg, SC. His love for ministering to others grew.If you ever met William (Chill Will), he would leave you with a thought, a scripture quote and blessing with a prayer and a “SEE YA, LUV YA” which became his trademark for life. He was a fun and delightful person with a big SMILE. He was a 1999 graduate of Spartanburg High School and attended Greenville Technical School majoring in Auto Mechanics. William participated in the 1999 Piedmont Assembly Beautillion of Spartanburg, SC. He was so energetic that at age 12, he got his first job at YMCA. William was a former employee at the United Parcel Service (UPS) of the Spartanburg, SC area. One of his gifted talents and skills,as self-employed, was serving as a skilled craftsman in areas which most people his age avoided. He was immensely proud of his finished work/ product sharing that big Smile. William Taliaferro Sears leaves wonderful memories for his family of Christian believers to cherish, most notably his parents, wife, and children. Also, his loving devoted brother, Claude C. (Niki) Sears, Jr. of Simpsonville, SC; Uncles, Rev. Dr. B.T Sears, Jr. of Hackensack, NJ and AlvinLong of Columbia, SC; Aunts Barbara (Ausker) Morris of Marietta, GA, Dollie K. Ellis of Washington, DC, Maggie S. Johnson and Brenda C. Knuckles Foster of Spartanburg, SC; Two nieces, Syndey J. Sears and Victoria L. Sears and one nephew, Joshua B. Sears of Simpsonville, SC and Mother-in-Law Marilyn Smith. William’s paternal grandparents, Rev. Dr. Booker Taliaferrio and Maggie Sears, Sr.; and maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Harold and Nancy Fowler Knuckles preceded him in death. Also, preceded in death is Mr. Barnard Smith, Father-in-Law. To forever cherish William’s journey are a host of loving cousins and friends who will always have memories in the homestead, 307 Strong and special friends from days gone by Phillip Burney, Bennie Ballenger and Genora Lewis William of Spartanburg, SC and Travis Gilliam of Washington, DC.

Services will be held on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 700 S. Converse St, Spartanburg, SC. Burial will be in the Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 2256 Cannons Campground Rd., Drayton, SC.

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Shelvia Jamison sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for William Taliferrio Sears - June 11, 2022

Remembering William and sending heartfelt condolences, Shelvia Jamison

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Thoughts and Prayers with the Sears Family With Love from the TD Home Lending Leadership Team. Jeff, Patrick, Danielle, Zach, David and Lindsey

Ausker Morris sent Red and White Handled Basket for William Taliferrio Sears - June 10, 2022

We miss you!
Aunt Barbara and Uncle Ausker

Please accept my condolences for William's passing. I know he was well-loved by his mom and just know she, and the rest of the family, are in my prayers. Much love, Nikki Pierce

Our Deepest Sympathy and Condolences for the loss of your son. May you find comfort in the out pouring of Love surrounding you and your family. You will be in our continued prayers and thoughts. May God's steadfast love be your strength and hope during this difficult time. Andy and Shirley Miller

To the Sears family, may your memories of William get you through the toughest days. He's still with family, just on the other side. Our deepest condolences. Shonda Moore-Tucker & Family

FROM PAUL CUNNINGHAM JR AND FAMILY. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCENS WITH LOVE FROM US TO THE YOUR FAMILY WILL BE CONTINUOUS ALL THE WAY THROUGH THIS ORDEAL. I WISH I COULD HAVE HELPED MORE FOREVER FOREVER IN MY PRAYERS REST IN PEACE MY SON. MUCH LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I'LL ALWAYS BE AS CLOSE AS YOUR PHONE💞.

Extending Deepest sympathies to Rev. Sears and and family. Trustee Andrea Walters and family.

Sending love and prayers to the Sears and Smith families. He will be truly missed. Will was one of a kind.
Tameka Evans-Watson

My heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to the Sears and Smith families. May GOD provide you with the necessary strength needed during your time of bereavement. May GOD continue to bless you. Dr Lula (Thompson) Goodwine - Columbia, S.C.

My heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to the Sears and Smith families. May GOD provide you with the necessary strength needed during your time of bereavement. May GOD continue to bless you! 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️❤️❤️

To: The Smith-Sears Family, Please accept our sincerest sympathies and heartfelt condolences during this time of bereavement. We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in our thoughts and uplifted in prayer. R.I.P. "Chill" Will! Thank you, God bless. The Prysock-Wallace Family

"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning."
To Doris, Claude and family: There are no words to express what you are going through. Continue to trust God for your strength for He alone can give you the comfort you need. Know that I love you all. Saundra Giles Gaffney

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sears Family - your friends at TD Bank Home Lending - Jeff, Patrick, Danielle, Zach and Lindsey.

Our heart hurts,our heart is broken,our heart aches. You truly meant the world to Mike and I. Missing you is a understatement forever loved Mr& Mrs Michael Cathcart

Our prayers and heart felt sympathy go to the Sears family. We w praying for your strength and comfort

Will , you will be truly missed in our minds and hearts and never forgotten. Take a walk with God , Bernard and Peanut . I love you 💕

This truly breaks my heart. I just saw you. I wanted to stop and talk but I didn't. I apologize. This disobedience on my part is weighing heavy!

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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