Gale Wayne Mears Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Gale Wayne Mears of Smyrna, Tennessee is shared. Gale, born on May 13, 1948, passed away on September 15, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Gale will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Gale by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Gale is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Gale’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Vestel Ray Mears and Susie Mae Francis Mears. He is survived by: his wife Janet Lee Bays Mears; his son Thomas Wayne Mears (Macey Marie Mears); his grandchildren, Jacob Wayne Mears, Jayden Lee Mears and Levi Owen Dillon; and his sister Jewell Faye Thompson.
