Vernon Lewis Mears

Rocky River community resident and Houston Co., TN native Vernon Lewis Mears, age 77, was born March 1, 1949 and died May 28, 2026 at his residence following an extended illness. 

A retired employee with Acument Global Technologies, he attended McMinnville Freewill Baptist Church and was the son of the late Carmon Ray and Lucille Mai Dennis Mears. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Carmon Mears, Jr. and sister, Teresa Campbell. 

Mr. Mears was married on April 3, 1982 to June Gail Dodson Mears of Rocky River, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by daughters, Angela (Eddie) Merriman of Smithville, TN and Missy (Robert) Jones of Rock Island, TN; grandchildren, Kayla (Blaine) Adams and Katie (Will) Graham, all of Smithville, TN., Ethan (Alexis) Pendleton, Breydon (Emma) Jones and Bailey (Beckham) Scott, all of McMinnville; great-grandchildren, Crew, Christian and Carver Adams of Smithville, TN and Waylon and Wyatt Jones of McMinnville, TN; sisters, Pat (Roy) Harris and Brenda (Vanus) Page, all of McMinnville, as well as  several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2026 in High's Chapel with Dennis Deweese officiating. Interment will follow in Crain Hill Cemetery in Van Buren County. Visitation will be Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at High's. 

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.