OBITUARY: Craig Mears

Mr. Craig Mears, 56, of Woodbury passed away on July 22, 2017 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was born on November 22, 1960 in Smithville, TN. His parents were the late Wrlev Mears and Helen Miller Mears.

He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, two nieces and their husbands, three great nieces, aunts, cousins, and a lot of good friends.

Craig grew up in Woodbury and graduated from Cannon County High School. He went on to MTSU earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He worked at the Bank of Commerce and later at Arnold Engineering Air Force Base. He also worked as a real estate agent. Craig enjoyed being with his friends. He was a big UT fan and kept up with their sports programs. Through the years he studied the genealogy of his family extensively. He was a board member for the Center Hill Cemetery and was active helping with those duties. He was a member of the Church of Christ.

Visitation will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 25, from 8-9:30 am. Following visitation, a graveside service will be held at Center Hill Cemetery. Bro. Jerry Gilley will officiate. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are requested to Center Hill Cemetery. Contact Smith Funeral Home for details. Share memories and condolences with the family at www.smithfuneralhomewoodbury.net Smith Funeral Home, 615-563-5337