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Obituary For Johnny Sears, Sr.
Mr. Johnny Bernard Sears, Sr. 1947 ~ 2021
Johnny B. Sears, Sr. transitioned into eternal life gaining his heavenly wings on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Johnny B was born on September 1, 1947 to the late John Brister and Willie Mae Campbell. Johnny B. was a product of the Brooks County High School School System. Where he was one of the finest, talented football players in Quitman, Georgia.
After high school Johnny B married his high school sweetheart Jacquelyn Bonner and had three children. He relocated to New Jersey, where he worked over 20 years in the transit system. Then later moved back home to Quitman, Georgia where he resided until the time of death.
John, Bee, J.B. Dad, Granddad and Uncle are all the many titles and names he wore well. He enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandkids, family and friends. He was a fisherman, pool player, sports watching, card player and jokester. Johnny B. always found time for his children, whether it was long phone conversations with Tia, scratching off lottery tickets with Van or talking about sports to JJ.
Johnny B. was preceded in death by his brothers, Wilbert Sears, Sonny Campbell, Doug Brister and one sister Helen Brister.
Johnny B. leaves to cherish his memory his mother: Willie Mae Campbell, three children Tia (Edward) Gibbs, Van (Kevin) McQuay, and Johnny B. Jr. (Lisa) Sears. A loving companion Sally Copeland, three sisters Dorothy (Jarvis) Travis, Gladys (Leon) Dotson and Mary F. Bristol; two brothers Oscar Campbell and Rueben (Hannah) Campbell; one sister-in-law Rose Campbell; 13 grandchildren Jay, Niesha, Jermaine, Tiarra, TiaJuana, Talisa, David, Gianna, Kiana, Amari, Dillon, Jaida and Nicholas; 22 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives; very special friends: Willie โBuddyโ Freeman and Jackie & Lonzie Gray.
A celebration of life will be Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 11AM on the Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home Lawn with Apostle Dorothy Travis, eulogist. Visitation will be Friday at the Stevens-McGhee Chapel from 2PM-7PM. Visit his website or our Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home Facebook page to view a livestream of the celebration.
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Happy heavenly birthday honey I pray you're enjoying your special day in heaven Because you are truly miss down here on Earth we love you more than you can imagine. Love Your Granddaughter ๐๐
Merry Christmas honey I miss you so much,but your grandson is making up for it He doesn't understand how special really made my Christmas today๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐
Im still missing you like crazy. I don't think anyone will ever understand๐ญ๐ญ
Wow this was my first Thanksgiving without you and it was very hard but we pushed through just know I'm taking it one day at a time I love and miss you Granddaddy ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐ญ๐ญ
Granddaddy it still feels weird knowing that your not here with me๐ญ.I walk into your room everyday and sit in your recliner chair as if you were in there. This has truly been a hard pill to swallow. O wasn't ready for you to go. The last thing you said to me was I will see you Tuesday but I never imagine on that day I work be looking at you but you weren't looking back at me. All I do is work and come back home and wait for you to come back. I wish I could rewind time I could have saved you. ๐ I love you sooo much and I know it won't get any easier
Granddaddy the house feels so empty without you here.i don't ever think i will fully heel from you not being here. But the last trip we went on together will always be one of the best memories in my heart โค ๐ I love you so much and always will
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for the family, love Gary and Carmen Reddick!
I love you Honey
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