Melvin Shearer

Melvin Francis Shearer, 76, was born January 24, 1944 passed away December 29th, 2020; Melvin was born in Boston, Massachusetts to parents Theresa Walker Shearer and Elbert Shearer. Melvin was the oldest of six children: three brothers Sonny, Michael and David Lee Shearer and two sisters Carolyn Pacheco, & Jackie Marsh.

Melvin was predeceased by Emily Mable Verm Shearer wife of 47 years, his parents, brother Sonny Shearer and grandson Eric Lee Shearer, Brother Michael Shearer passed away December 31, 2020.

Mr. Shearer is survived by his wife Kathleen Shearer, son Charles Lee Shearer spouse Tracy, daughter Debbi Johnson spouse Duane, Elizabeth Adkins spouse Kevin, Kevin Skinner, Susan Quattrin spouse Michael. Grandchildren Bambi Honeycutt, Katie Baldridge spouse Shane, Jenna Wendt, Lesli Adkins, Chris Adkins spouse Callie, Lilli Quattrin, & Matteo Quattrin. Great grandchildren Melany Watt, Annabelle, Levi, Caroline, Wyatt, Solomon & Selah Baldridge, Camilla & Henry Shearer.

Mel was a caring gentle kind family man, who loved his family and cared for his wife Emily after their accident. He was Pops to the guys and Papa to the girls in the family and all their friends and any acquaintances who were blessed to know him. If you happened to stop in you knew where the cold drinks were but the cold coke aka ‘beer’ vintage cooler required 50 cents for a cold one. Mel loved the Dallas Cowboys, NASCAR, Country Music, Gospel Music and could match his voice to whoever was singing on the radio. He delighted in going to see George Jones, Mickey Gilley and was always ready to go. He found joy in tinkering with his tractors and gardening.

Melvin found his second love in 2011, together they traveled the U.S.A. making many memories on countless adventures. Over a period of 7 years they traveled all but 8 of the contiguous states; museums, national parks, NASCAR tracks, memorials, and stadiums would not be missed. He loved taking his great-grandchildren to Galveston as often as he could and visiting his great-grandchildren in New England and Washington. He was loved dearly by his church family, who he was very active with.

Many knew him as a successful business man; he started Shearer Electric in 1972 from his garage in Mesquite, Tx. The company has grown over the past 48 years to employee hundreds over the years. He has been active with his company until his recent illness.

The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in his name.

Special Thanks

Officiating Pastors: Billy Lundy & Randy Huett

Life Community Church