Tommy Shears

TOMMY SHEARS

 Henderson, TN: Thomas Richard Shears, age 76, passed away June 21, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was a graduate of Messick High School of Memphis in 1965 and worked at Kimberly Clark before joining the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department in 1969; he served for 26 years. He went back to work for Homeland Security in Jackson, TN in 2003 and retired for a second time in 2012. Recently, he stayed busy working for the Chester County Recycling Center in the Cave Springs area.

Tommy’s sweet smile could light up a room. He was loved by his family, friends, and fur baby, Ollie.

He enjoyed his grandkids, who knew him as “Mumps.” He was a big fan of the Tennessee Vols and St. Louis Cardinals. Tommy was strong, dependable, kind, and humble. He thought of others before himself.

Tommy leaves behind his loving wife Beverly Ann Shears of 35 years; children, Laura Magowan (Clif), Amy Brenner (Thomas), Bryce Gilbert (Robin), and Beth Haltom (Doug); nine grandchildren, Brooke Ward (Jackson), Tanner and Carson Magowan, Emmy Brenner, Logan and Lily Gilbert, Haynes, Miller, and Luke Haltom; three brothers, a sister, and two half-brothers.

There will be a celebration of life Monday July 1, 2024, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue Chapel with Tommy’s brother, Pastor Jim Shears and Dr. Keith Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Cave Springs Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Crook Avenue from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM service time Monday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Kirkland Cancer Center, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.

Shackelford Funeral Directors 

731-989-2421