Michael Kenneth Sears

August 13, 1959 - May 26, 2017

Michael Kenneth Sears, age 57, of Douglas passed away Friday morning, May 26, 2017, at his residence following a short illness. He was born August 13, 1959 to the late Roger Hugh Sears and the late Oda Carver Sears. Other than his parents, he was preceded In death by 1 Daughter, Amy Sears and 1 Grandson, Gabriel Christian Garcia. Mr. Sears, a native of Coffee County, was a heavy equipment operator with Spires Construction Firm. He was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed his family and friends. Survivors include: His Wife: Susan Annette Odum Sears of Douglas, GA 9 Children: Michael Adam (Jewel) Sears, Raven Cheyenne (Rolando) Garcia, Michele Leigh (Franky) Spivey and William Zachery (Cara) Whitley all of Douglas, GA, Holly Vanessa Bowles and friend Phillip Music of Alma, GA, Joshua Clark (Ashley) Nobles of Waycross, GA, Sandy Denise (Ramiro) Toevar of Tifton, GA, William (Stephanie) Bedgood of Pearson, GA, and Freddie Sears of Douglas, GA. 27 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren 1 Brother: Roger Calvin Sears of Douglas, GA 1 Sister: Marie Matthews of Douglas, GA His Fur Baby: Rusty Sears Special Friends: Wade English, Walt & Josephine Myles and Charlie Spivey, all of Douglas, GA, and Kevin Bullock of Fitzgerald, GA Several Nieces, Nephews. Cousins and A Host Of Friends. The funeral service was held Monday, May 29, 2017, at 3:00 P.M. at Grace Baptist Church with Rev. George Bennett officiating. The Interment followed in Satilla Memorial Gardens. Active Pallbearers were: Russell Smith, Kristopher McKinnon, William Bedgood, Zach Whitley, Rolando Garcia, Terry English and Charlie Spivey. Special Musical Selections, “I Can Only Imagine”, “Dancing In The Sky” and “The Last Mile” were rendered by CD Music, “Amazing Grace”, was presented by a CD by Candy Smith and “Daddy’s Hands”, was presented by Bethany Bennett with CD Music. “Pre-Lude” soft hymns were presented by the Pianist, Bethany Bennett and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were presented by the Pianist, Candi Smith. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.