Bearup, Erwin Duane(Red)- age 73, of Flint, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Avalon Hospice. He was born to Creighton and Pauline Bearup on October 12, 1938 in Flint MI. He worked at GM Truck and Bus retireing in 1987. Erwin married his loving wife Janet on August 30, 1958 in Flint. Surviving are wife Janet, children Sue (Tom) Thorp, Tricia Bearup. Also Grandchildren Kim Leach, Lisa Giddings, Kevin and Brian Caster, Sarah Bearup, Brandon Balyeat. There are 7 Great-Grandchildren. Surviving siblings Sharon (Jim) Pickard and Richard Bearup. He is preceded in death by his children Debi Caster, Nancy Bearup and Jeff Bearup. Online tributes can be shared on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com. Funeral Home: Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel 8138 Miller Road Swartz Creek, MI US 48473