Arthur Mears

Arthur Leon Mears, 91, of Alvarado, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side. Arthur was born in Eulogy, Texas on August 22, 1929 to Jesse and Lula Mears.
He married the love of his life, Norma Lou Furtick, on September 30, 1949. They lived in total commitment to one another for 70 years before her passing in 2019. He was a dedicated family man loved by all his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
He was a highly skilled farmer and cattleman. His love for the outdoors, which included farming, gardening, planting, tilling the soil, and harvesting the crops connected him deeply to God's creation. He depended so much on his Lord for the successful outcome of the crops and always gave God the glory for the blessings He bestowed upon his family.
In the winter months of the fifties, along with raising farm animals and land prepping, he worked at Lone Star Boat Company in Arlington, Texas. Other occupations included working at the Alvarado Gin and hauling gravel for Johnson County.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing board games, dominoes, forty-two, watching old western movies, and reading.
He was actively involved in his community. He served on the Lillian School Board for over twenty years. For many of those years, he served as president and transportation director.
He faithfully served at his church on the building and grounds committee for many years.
He was a well respected man who made a huge impact on everyone he met. Arthur left behind a beautiful legacy of memories to all his family and friends.

Survivors include daughters; Brenda White, Connie Gee and husband Barry, Sons; Lynn Mears and wife Anita, Barry Mears and wife Angie, Grandchildren; Brentt Gee and wife Shandy, Brodie White and fiancee Stephanie, Corey White and wife Amber, Mindy Vaclavik and husband Collin, Heather Marsh, Cody Mears, Casey White and wife Chelsey, Kevin Mears and wife Kristin, Zack Mears and wife Jaymi, Tyler Mears and wife Karissa, Great Grandchildren; Xander, Tucker, Brayden, Liam, Dawson, Gunner, Eisley, Konnor, Tanner, Ruth, Tristan, Callum, Kinzie, Madeline, Easton, Nor, Kaelyn, Landry, Foster and Ryder, Sisters; Lavada Moore, Visie Scarberry and husband Wando, Kathryn Roberts and husband Jerry, Brothers; Walter Mears and wife Jan, and Jesse Mears as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Norma Lou, son Calvin Leon Mears and sister Delta Schad.

Service will be conducted at 12:00 P.M., Friday, February 5, 2021 at Open Door Church in Burleson. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery in Alvarado. Visitation will be 11-12:00, Friday at the church prior to service.