Gene Francis Sears
July 29, 1928 - April 8, 2021
Gene Francis Sears, 92 of Apex, NC entered into the long awaited presence of Jesus on April 8th, 2021. Gene was born in Chatham County on July 29th, 1928 to the late Rev. H.C. (Kit) and Floyd Sears. He was a proud alumnus of Green Hope High School, a Korean War veteran, a former manufacturing sales representative and a retired tobacco farmer. Gene was a long-time member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church where he served in several positions. Gene is survived by his wife of 65 years, Josephine, and his children Debora, Kathy (Bob), Robert, Barbara and Lora (Bill); grandchildren Jacqueline and Samantha (Mike) and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Helen Seyer, Ruth Rogers, Dorothy Todd and Percy Sears as well as his son-in-law Blair Harry. The family will receive family and friends Monday, April 12th from 1:30 until 2:15 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 1288 Mt. Pisgah Church Rd, Apex, NC. The funeral service will follow at 2:30 pm with Pastor Randy Umberger presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in honor of Gene to Mt. Pisgah. In Your presence is fulness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever. Psalm 16:11
Gene Francis Sears, 92 of Apex, NC entered into the long awaited presence of Jesus on April 8th, 2021. Gene was born in Chatham County on July 29th, 1928 to the late Rev. H.C. (Kit) and Floyd Sears. He was a proud alumnus of Green Hope High... View Obituary & Service Information