Joseph Shear Obituary
In loving memory of Joseph Shear of Waycross, Georgia, born in Quincy, Illinois, who departed this world on January 5, 2026 at the age of 72. Joseph leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Shear to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his mother Doris Sweat Scharhag; his grandparents, Will and Lydia Sweat; his brother Jerry Shear, Sr.; and his siblings-in-law, Wanda Shear and Lynn Reed.
He is survived by: his wife Lisa Shear of Waycross; his son Brent Shear (Amber) of Tallahassee, Florida; his grandchildren, Brayden, Paisley and Alivia; his parents-in-law, Wesley and Deniece Crews of Waycross; his siblings-in-law, Sharon, Dee Claborn of Waycross, Chuck and Virgina Crews of Greenville; his niece Angie Coggin (Jimmy) of Slidell, Louisiana; his nephew Jerry Shear, Jr. (Kristen) of Slidell; Clent Cannon (Jane Erin), Tobyn Cannon of Waycross, Chad Cannon (Jennifer), Weslyn, Brooks of St. Mary's and Judy Reed of Wilmington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, Georgia 31501.
