Lonnie C. Mears, Jr.

Lonnie C. Mears of Grandview, Texas passed away peacefully on 10/30/2026. He was born in Lampasas, Texas to Lonnie C. Mears Sr. and Hester Mears. He graduated from Richfield High in Waco, Texas and attended University of Texas in Austin. In 1983 he met his wife, Lynda, and they were married in April 1985.

Lonnie was an avid hunter, drag raced cars, loved classic cars, and was a master class clay sports shooter and instructor. He also coached baseball when his kids were younger and started the Johnson County 4H Shooting Sports, where his team won multiple state and national championships.

Through the years, Lonnie and Lynda enjoyed traveling all over the world, visiting multiple countries in Europe, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand. They also enjoyed shooting sporting clays all over the southern United States. Lonnie had the opportunity to shoot at over 100 sporting clays clubs throughout the United States and abroad.

Lonnie loved his kids and grandkids and enjoyed spending time with them. He is survived by his wife, Lynda, children, Travis and Raelynn Mears, Kelly and Brandon Bantz, and Katie and Ehren Iverson. He had five grandchildren, Lakynn and River Mears and Riley, Hallie, and Hayes Iverson. He is also survived by many lifelong friends who made his last days so special with visits and support.

Celebration of Life ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, at 4:30 pm at Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch, 8137 FM 1902, Joshua, Texas 76058.

In lieu of flowers, the family memorial contributions can be made to Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Aim for Education Scholarship Program in memory of Lonnie Mears.

Donations may be mailed to the following:

Fort Worth Stock Show & RodeoScholarship Department

PO Box 150

Fort Worth, TX 76101