Joseph Michael Shear

Joseph Michael Shear obituary, Richmond, KY

Joseph Michael Shear

Joseph Shear Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home on Jan. 11, 2026.
Joseph Michael Shear, affectionately known as "Joe", 42, of Richmond, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Baptist Health-Richmond.
He was born in Orange Park, Florida on March 31, 1983. Joe was fun loving and enjoyed fishing and working on cars. He loved his family and always had their back. He was a dedicated employee of Texas Roadhouse where he loved to manage the kitchen. He was of the Baptist faith.
Joe is survived by: his father, Nicholas Shear; his sons, Devin Shear, Dylan Shear and Ashton Shear; his daughters, Chloe Shear, Hudson Shear and Oaklynn Shear; his brother, Steven Shear (Lexi); his sisters, Niki Shear, Christy Halsey and Betty Joe Shear and his partner McKenzie Johnson.
Joe was preceded in death by his mother Kathy Halsey.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00 P.M. Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home.
Visitation will be after 3:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
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