James A Mears

James A Mears “Al”, 71, of Lake City, Fla., passed away on September 2, 2012.

Mr. Mears was born on May 19, 1941 in Miami, Fla., to Vennis and Edith Mears.  He retired from Florida Power and Light Company as an electrician.  He was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Fort White, Fla.

He is survived by his wife, Flora; two sons, Jim Mears of Thomaston, Ga., and David Faircloth of Charleston, S.C.; two daughters, Cindy Heller of Whiteville, N.C. and Cheryl Balara of Jacksonville, Fla., two sisters, Elaine Persalta of Sebring, Fla., and Brenda Howell of Ashville, N.C.; and 11 grandchildren.

A visitation was held on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 173 SW Shiloh Street, Fort White.  Funeral services were at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church with Pastor Earl Tuten officiating.  Burial followed at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90^th Blvd., Gainesville, FL  32606.

Arrangements are entrusted to Evans-Carter Funeral Home, 220 North Main Street, High Springs, FL.