Brent Mears Obituary

We announce the death of Brent Mears (Cape Charles, Virginia), born in Capeville, Virginia, who passed away on June 15, 2026, at the age of 91. Brent will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Brent Mears to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Upshur Lee Mears and Estelle "Miss Pat" Mears; and his siblings, Bedford, Luther Lee, Jack, James, Emery, Phyllis, Judy and Essie.

He is survived by: his spouse Shirley Clayton Mears; his children, Brenda Ames (Calvin), Wayne Mears (Mary Lena), Mark Mears (Debbie) and Jeanee Dentler; his grandchildren, Rose Gardiner, Autumn Rush (Don), Dione Neely (Darryl), Shena Mears, Brent Mears, Rebecca Reynolds, Brody Dentler and Tristan Dentler; his great grandchildren, Ariel Vongkunthong (Danny), Clay Rush, Jonas Rush (Liz), Eden Rush, Jouleycie Rush, Tony Herrera, Janae Neely, Aleena Neely, Gray Spurlock, Richard Rush, Ron Albert Gardiner, Olivia Spurlock, Lula Gardiner, Jackson Mears and Emarie Mears; his great great grandchild Ivy Vongkunthong; and his siblings, Elizabeth "Goodie" Corkery and William "Billy" "Doo Dah" Mears. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Northampton Baptist Church c/o Annette Brown, 5425 Tyson Circle, Cape Charles, VA 23310.