James Bryant Mears, age 87, of Sneads, Florida passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at his home. He was born in Sneads April 6, 1926 to the late Cleveland Stanley and Cleo (Ham) Mears. James was in the United States Navy from 1944-1945 where he served in the Pacific as a shipfitter. He worked for Gulf Power in 1954 as an apprentice mechanic and retired in 1989 as plant supervisor. He was a member of American Legion Post 241.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Penny Mears, three brothers, Buford, Rex, and Lenard Mears; three sisters, Lillian Butler, Ruby Kelley, and Doris Cook.
Survivors include a daughter, Pam Strickland and husband John of Sneads; grandchildren, Wendy Joiner and husband Richard, Kari Birge, and Brandy Strickland; two great-grandchildren, Bentley Birge and Paisley Joiner; a sister, Lois Brown of Annapolis, Maryland; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Emerald Coast Hospice, 4374 Lafayette Street, Marianna, Florida 32446
Adams Funeral Home in Blountstown, Florida is in charge of the arrangements. Phone 674-5449. You may offer the family condolences online at adamsfh.com.
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James Mears
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