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Gale Wayne Mears, age 78 of Smyrna, Tennessee passed away Tuesday September 15, 2026. He was a native of Cannon County and was preceded in death by his parents, Vestel Ray Mears, and Susie Mae Francis Mears.
Mr. Mears was a Christian and was retired from Metro Public Works. He was avid Alanta Braves Fan and loved his family very much.
Mr. Mears is survived by his wife of 44 years, Janet Lee Bays Mears; son, Thomas Wayne Mears and wife Macey Marie Mears; grandchildren, Jacob Wayne Mears, Jayden Lee Mears, Levi Owen Dillon; sister, Jewell Faye Thompson.
A private family service will be held at later date. Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in charge of cremation arrangements www.woodfinchapel.com
