Allen C. “Whitey” Grear, 88, passed away  Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022.

He was born April 27, 1933, in Fort Wayne, to Ralston and Gladys Hazlston Grear. Allen served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a lifelong member of the Ossian United Methodist Church.

He was an Ossian police officer for 10 years and was a bus driver for Northern Wells Community Schools for another 10 years. He enjoyed riding his moped around town and farming.

He is survived by his sons, Brian (Becky) and David (Kim) Grear; his grandchildren, Benjamin Grear, Bradly Grear, Shawn (Laura) Dillon, Ryan (Daniel) Dillon, Stephen (Aurora) Grear, Taylor (Taylor) Grear, and Lauren Grear; and his great-grandchildren, James, Beckett, and Grant.

He was preceded in passing by his parents; his wife, Margaret Grear; a daughter, Carol Dillon; a sister, Dorothy; and a brother, Glenn Grear.

A celebration of life to be held at a later date.

Contributions in Allen’s memory may be made to American Cancer Society.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.elzey-patterson-rodak.com