Franklin Dear, Sr.
(Little Buddy), 68
DOVER, DE - Franklin Dear, Sr. (Little Buddy) passed away November 12, 2023 surrounded by his family. Buddy was born August 6, 1955 to the late Harry & Sara Bell Dear.
Buddy was a New England Patriots & Kansas City Chiefs fan & loved Nascar racing. His driver was Chase Elliott. Buddy worked many jobs throughout life starting as a teenager mowing grass at Lakeside Cemetery and Blue Coat Inn, then to National Cup Company where he was in mechanic, Colonial Cleaners/ABM Cleaning Company where he worked alongside his father for many years. Once retired he went to work for the Amish until he fully retired to enjoy life at home doing what he loved, relaxing, watching Young and the Restless, Bolding and the Beautiful, along with many of his other favorite shows.
In addition to his parents; he was also preceded in death by his best friend and grandmother, Laura Wheatley.
Buddy left behind three children to cherish his memory, Franklin Dear Jr. of Horntown, VA, Lisa R. Dear of Horntown, VA, Amber L. Dear of Dover, Delaware. Also left to cherish memories his siblings, Harry Dear Jr. of Elkton, MD, Donald Dear of Dover, DE, Theresa Wilson of Frederica, DE, Freida Edgar of Dover, DE, Brenda O'Neal of Magnolia, DE, Deborah Wright of Dover, DE: and seven grandchildren. Buddy also leaves behind a special companion who he loved dearly, his dog Smoke.
Instead of flowers the family asks that you send donations to Trader Funeral Home to help with services.
Services will be Wed., Nov. 22, from 5 to 7 PM with the service at 6:30 PM at Trader Funeral Home, 12 Lotus Street, Dover.
Letters of condolences may be sent to http://www.traderfh.com