James Mears

Obituary of James Edward Mears

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James E. Mears, Sr., age 74 of Pikeville, died Saturday, February 4, 2012. He was a member of Bethel Church of Christ. James was preceded in death by son Rufus Mears. Survivors include wife of fifty-two and one half years, Joyce Mears; son Eddie (Donna) Mears, Pikeville; grandchildren Johnathan and Justin Mears; Shandi Edge, and Matthew Brown; two great-granddaughters Sierra-Lynne Mears and Kayedence Edge; three sisters Floella (Don) Harvey, Pikeville; Cassie Creasman, Pikeville; Imogene (Ed) Hughes, Pikeville; two brothers Ollie (Monique) Mears, Dayton; Bernard (Ann) Mears, Pikeville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Service is Tuesday at 11:00 am CST in the funeral home chapel with Bro. T. A. Smith, Bro. Bobby Collier and Bro. Bradley Hargis officiating. Burial will follow in Worthington Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements by Putanm-Reed Funeral Home, Hwy 127 South, Pikeville, TN. Visitation Sunday 5-9 pm CST and Monday 9-9.