Frank James Scearce, Jr.

He was born in Danville, VA on 8/17/1926 to the late Frank James Scearce and Martha Beatrice Pruitt. He is also preceded in death by his grandson, Colby James Scearce.

He proudly served in the United States Navy and Army for a total of 24 years. Upon his retirement he went to work for the United States Postal Service for 24 years as a city carrier, where both of his daughters had the honor of seeing Daddy at work. Most important he loved the Lord, Jesus Christ with all his heart and was in his element playing the guitar and singing in the church choir. He was especially proud when his baby daughter sang with him. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mildred Inez Scearce; daughters, Debbie Scearce Neal and husband Reggie Neal and Katrina Scearce Haynes and husband Keith Haynes; son, Frank James Scearce, III and wife Cathy Scearce; granddaughters, Savanna Scearce Taylor and husband Stephen, Michelle Neal Shuman and husband Harry Shuman; grandson, Robert Neal; great grandsons, Isaac Gage Taylor, Levi Samuel Taylor, Tony Shuman, Hunter Shuman and Hank Shuman; his beloved sister, Martha Purvis; special friends, Ronald and Barbara Tart and Marshall and Carolyn Thompson and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 12pm to 1pm on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service.

Funeral Service will be held at 1pm on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service Chapel with Pastors Phil Frady and William E. Hewett officiating.

Interment with Military Honors to follow at Peace Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery in Winnabow, NC where he was a member for 37 years.

Condolences to the family may be offered at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com