James Carroll Mears

James Carroll Mears, age 81 of Cave City passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. He was a native of Louisville and a member of the Horse Cave Church of Christ. He was owner/operator of Hubbards Lane Exxon Station in Louisville and managed several Exxon stations in Nashville.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Chester Mears and Ruby McCallister; one daughter, Connie Jean Mears Maddox; two brothers, Lloyd and Robert Mears; three sisters, Betty Jean Ward, Alberta Pryor and Edna Faye Meade; one granddaughter, Kelly Shea Curran; one step-son, Kevin Bruce Pugh.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Fran Mears of Cave City; one step-daughter, Lori Brewer; one granddaughter, Abbey Ottman (Paul); one step-granddaughter, Jamie Brewer; three step-grandchildren, Michael Blythe, Adam Blythe and Calvin Brewer; two great-grandchildren, Wesley and Lorelei Ottman; two sisters, Delores Turner and Doris Hayes; one son-in-law, Mark Curran (Terri); several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. 

A memorial service will be held at the Horse Cave Church Of Christ at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until time of service on Saturday, May 15 at the church. Winn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.winnfuneralhome.com