James 'Jim' W. Mears

LAUREL - James "Jim" W. Mears, passed away March 4, 2009, in the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Md. Jim had been a nurse at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Md., for 12 years. He was a Comedian who loved to joke around, and was an avid hunter. He enjoyed riding four wheelers with his sons and grandsons. He was always happy and cheered his patients. He loved singing, playing guitar and had led praise singing at Bethel Tabernacle. His mother and stepfather, Lester and Doris Rogers Mears; and his grandmother, Pearl Rogers predeceased him. James is survived by his wife of 17 years, Barbara Biddle Mears, of Laurel; four children, James William Mears Jr. of Florida, Lindsey Elizabeth Biddle and fiancé Chris Showard of Laurel, Shane William James Mears of Laurel, Shai Elijah James Mears of Laurel; six grandchildren, Jordan James Mears, James Caymen Mears, Addy Mears, Maddy Mears, Cayden Michael Showard, Landen James Showard. He is also survived by his stepsister, E.B. Clark of Florida; and a sister, Helena Krinkle of New Jersey. A celebration of life will be held noon Monday at Dagsboro Church of God in Dagsboro, friends may call from 10 a.m. to Noon. At Jim's request, anyone attending the celebration of life is welcomed to wear hunting clothes. Pastor Kim Tephabock will officiate. Burial will be in Roxana Cemetery Roxana Delaware. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to offset medical expenses to the James Mears Fund c/o Dagsboro Church of God 32224 Dupont Blvd. Dagsboro, DE 19963. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro.