SPRING HOPE - William Howard Shearin, age 55, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1970 in Nash County to Thurlo Jackson and Shelby Jean Wood Shearin.

William was preceded in death by his father, Thurlo Jackson Shearin, Sr.; brother, Thurlo Jackson Shearin, Jr.; and a grandson, Christopher Rizzo.

He is survived by his mother, Shelby Jean Shearin; wife, Cathy Shearin of the home; daughters, Kayla Baines (Dustin) of Spring Hope, Taylor Shearin of Spring Hope; son, Jonathon Ballance (Brooklyn) of Bailey; six grandchildren.

A visitation will be held Thursday, July 02, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. at Spring Hope Funeral Home with the funeral service beginning at 3 p.m. Interment will follow at Spring Hope Memorial Gardens.