William Craig Lear, 42, of Paint Lick, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was born  March 22, 1981 in Garrard County to Carl Lear & Darlene Barnett. Survivors other than his parents include a son, Elijah James Breeden of Colorado, wife, Jennifer Breeden, of Kansas, grandparents, Rosie Lear, the late Bill Lear & the late Paulene Barnett, several aunts and uncles including, Carolyn (Wilbert) Ray, Jean (the late Timothy)Gentry, Ruth (Stacy) Grow, Tina Barnett, Doug (Katy) Rollins, Dale (Dee Dee) Rollins, Bill Lear, Jr., Matt Lear & Jimmy Barnett. Funeral services for Craig will be 11:00 AM Thursday, September, 14, 2023 at Ramsey-Young Funeral Home by Rev. Darrell Estes. Burial will take place in Paint Lick Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Shawn Noland, Josh & Justin Ray, John Tucker, Thomas Stewart, Matt Lear & Dale Rollins. Visitation will be from 5—8 PM Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the funeral home. Friends and family may leave condolences or special memories on his tribute page at www.ramsey-young.com