Bobby Allen Mears

Bobby Allen Mears, 86, of Franklinville, NC, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 22, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

Funeral sevices will be on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Loflin Funeral Home Chapel in Ramseur, officiated by Rev. Wayne Bryson. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

He was born in Robeson County, NC.

Bobby spent many dedicated years working at Georgia-Pacific, where he made a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of working alongside him. Even after retirement, he continued to stay busy—because slowing down simply wasn’t in his nature. He was a faithful member of Solid Rock Baptist Church.

Bobby loved the outdoors and found great joy in traveling, especially to the beach, where he and his beloved wife shared a home. Whether he was fishing, fixing something, or building something from scratch, he was happiest when his hands were busy. There wasn’t much he couldn’t repair or figure out — he was the kind of man you called when something broke, and somehow, he always made it work.

Bobby was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Martha Laughlin Mears; his son, Allen Keith Mears; his daughter, Cheryl Holt; his parents, Sam and Rosa Lee West Ward; and his sister, Clara Burney.

He is survived by his children, Shelia M. Moran and husband Anthony of Asheboro; Mark Mears and husband Frank of Palm Harbor, FL; Sue Brown of Asheboro; and Junior Rutledge of Asheboro; his grandchildren, Ashley Luck, Josh Hamilton, Toshia Watson and husband Kenneth, Jennifer King and husband Danny, Alex Mears and wife Peggy, Courtney Holt, Chase Rutledge and wife Lia, Allen Moran, and Laci Moran; his great-grandchildren, Bailey Luck, Malorie Cyr, Peyton Mears, Kayson Watson, Madelyn King, Mason King, Caroline Luck, Ava Mears and Taylor Watson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

To his family, Bobby was nothing short of Superman — the best Papaw in the world. He was strong, stubborn, and endlessly dependable. He loved deeply and without judgment, always showing up when it mattered most. To many of his nieces and nephews, he was more than an uncle — he was a steady father figure and a source of guidance.

He was a true legend in the eyes of those who knew him. He could fix just about anything, tell a story that would keep you listening, and make you laugh with his quick wit and honest nature — even when that honesty came a little more directly than expected. He was known for his impatience, his humor, and the way he loved his people fiercely.

Visitation is Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. at the Loflin Funeral Home in Ramseur and other times at the residence.

Loflin Funeral Home & Cremation Service is honored to serve the family of Bobby Allen Mears.

Memorials may be made to Solid Rock Baptist Church, 2206 Wicker Lovell Rd., Randleman, NC 27317.