Billy Mears Obituary
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He was born in Murfreesboro, TN, September 4, 1956, to the late James and Flodie Underwood Mears. Billy remained a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and was of the Baptist faith.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, James and Flodie Underwood Mears; his brothers, Frank Prater, Wade Prater, Howard Prater, James Prater, Gary Prater, Claud Mears, and James Mears; his sisters, Ruth Prater, Ruby Prater, Shirley Prater, Judy Mears, Francis Mears, Dixie Mears, Annette Mears and Peggy Mears.
He is survived by the love of his life, Kathy Mears.
Billy was also survived by his special friends; Billy & Janice Fox, Jimmy & Teresa Parker, Virgil Parker, Greg & Della Huddlestone, Sharon Boyko, Rick & Christine Myers, Roger & Linda Steele, and Michelle Vega "West Coast".
A Celebration of Life will be held October 4, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Giles Creek Baptist Church, 7084 Rocky Fork Rd., Smyrna, TN, 37167.
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Linda Beasley
September 27, 2025
Kathy, I'm very sorry for your loss of your dear husband Billy. Please know you have so many friends, and family who love you, and will be there for you. God bless Kathy, love you. Linda Beasley
Rachel Sandidge
September 27, 2025
Since I was a young child Billy and Kathy played a huge part in my walk with Christ by being my Sunday school teachers. It was wonderful to have had the chance to know Billy. He was such a fun and caring man. He will be missed by so many and will be remembered in our memories. Sending prayers and love to you, Kathy Mears.
Roy and Shaun Rossignol
September 26, 2025
Kathy we are so sorry for your los. Billy, was a friend, and a neighbor who always gave of himself. He loved the Lord and he was a real person, nothing fake about Billy. We will miss Billy greatly. Love Roy and Shaun.
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Jennifer
September 26, 2025
So sorry.
B J Cryer
September 26, 2025
What a special guy you were Pete and BJ loved you dearly, tks for all the fireballs and hugs,,,
Kim Ligon
September 26, 2025
Kathy I am so sorry for your loss but I know Billy is pain free and at peace. He struggled for so long and was a courageous fighter. It will be tough on you for some time...it will get better. You have all the wonderful happy memories to help you get through the tough days. God Bless and I´ll keep you in my prayers!
Michelle Vega
September 26, 2025
Uncle Buck,
There really aren´t words to explain how much you mean to me. You´ll always be one of the greatest father figures God could have ever blessed me with. You brought me closer to Him, and I´ll forever be grateful for that.
The love, laughter, tears, and wisdom you gave me were truly unconditional. When you called me your "daughter West Coast," it meant the world to me, and I carried that with pride. I´m going to miss everything about you-your phone calls, your crybaby voicemails, your text messages, our talks, our father/daughter disagreements, our breakfast and lunch dates, our birthday celebrations, and most of all, your bear hugs.
I love you so much, Uncle Buck. I know you´re celebrating in Heaven with our Lord and Savior. Until we meet again, Papa.
Love always,
Your Daughter West Coast
Malia Newkirk
September 26, 2025
My Uncle Billy was my God Father. He lived up to that my whole life. Even tackled me in the hallway to wipe off my "dark" lips stick before going out lots of memories like that to remember. I am going to miss him so much.
Ruth Brewer
September 26, 2025
Billy will be missed heaven got a good man .if you need anything I am here I loved you both
Patricia Tippett
September 26, 2025
Kathy, my deepest sympathy i´m sorry for the loss Billy, I didn´t get to see you and Billy very often, but I fell in love with you guys for the time I didn´t get to see you. We kept in touch on Facebook, which that was a blessing it still is cause I keep in touch with you, Kathy. My prayers are for you and the family be in God`s hands. Now he´s out of pain. He´s resting and that´s what we want for him. I love Billy like a big brother his personality was attracted to me because him and I got along very well. There´s so much I can say but so in space I´m so sorry for your loss Kathy I know you will miss Billy as well as I will too. I hold you in my prayers that God will give you the peace and the strength that you need. I love you.
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