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Maurice Mears Obituary
April 23, 1925 - February 17, 2014
Macon, GA- Maurice L. Mears, Sr., 88, passed away at his home Monday, February 17, 2014, while surrounded by his loved ones.
Maurice was born in Jacksonville, FL and raised in Ridgeland, SC. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Mears and son, Robert E. (Bob) Mears, Sr.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Loretta P. Mears, his children, Maurice L. (Linda) Mears, Jr., Barbara A. Cox, Mary Beth (Joe) Hyder, Brian E. (Cindy) Mears Sr., Brenda E. (Mark) Brown, James D. Bartholomew and daughter-in-law Kiyoko T. (Bob) Mears.
He was also a loving grandfather to 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
He enjoyed spending his time with his family & friends. As an avid sportsman and lifetime member of the R&A Sportsman's Club, he also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
After a long career in the automotive industry, he established Mears of Macon Body & Paint Shop in 1979. After more than 20 years as a distinguished & well known business man, he retired in 2000.
Per Maurice's wishes, there will be no formal services in commemoration of his passing.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be made in his memory to: Hospice Care Options, 486 New St., Macon, GA 31201, (478) 743-3033.
Hart's Mortuary and Crematory, Cherry Street, has charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Maurice Mears
Martha Davis
November 10, 2024
We lived next door to them in Savannah on Sydney Court. He and Loretta were like family to our daughter. They were special neighbors and friends.
Cathy Wheeler Fountain
February 24, 2014
I have many fond memories of being with your family and growing up in Bloomfield through our youth on Woodside Drive. All of you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Harold "Moose" Mosely
February 21, 2014
My sympathies to the Mears and extended families. Maurice was a "one of a kind" person. Rest in peace, friend.
pat marconi
February 21, 2014
Sorry for your lost,worked with him at huckabee,god bless yall
February 21, 2014
Mr Mears was a very nice person. Worked with at Huckabee Auto. May his memory be eternal
Sam Ray
Macon. Ga.
Glenda and Carl Becham
February 21, 2014
Butch, Linda and family, Sorry for the loss of your father. May God give you peace and comfort.
Pat Lee
February 21, 2014
Cindy: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family. Your friends at Sun Villa.
Dorothy Griswold,BB&T
February 20, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Dean Bagwell
February 20, 2014
Brian, so sorry to hear about your father. He took time to teach me a lot about the repair industry when I first entered the busines 29 years ago.. Thought and prayers to you and Cindy.
February 20, 2014
Brian and Cindy, Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Love you guys, miss you all and think of you often. If there is anything we can do let us know.
Bonnie Bleu (Mueller)
Denise Molton
February 20, 2014
Brian and Cindy, I am sorry to have read about the death of your father. May the good Lord wrap his loving around each of you and guide you through the days ahead. Many prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Buddy Harper
February 20, 2014
Brian, I feel deeply for you at this trying time. Maurice was a good friend and I am fortunate to have known him. Hang in there my friend.
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