Yesterday’s news of Coach Mears passing came with a mixture of emotions for me. First, it was sad day because he had died. Secondly, it was a great time to relive some found memories of the past of my limited time with this great man.

Several years ago, when Coach Mears was able to drive himself and would get out, I would run into to him on many different occasions at Kinko’s in Farragut. We would always stop and talk sometimes for 5 – 10 minutes and sometimes we would talk for 30 minutes or more. What an interesting man. An always enjoyable man. He always had time for a story or two. I always had time to listen and time to engage in conversation with him.

Coach Mears, Go rest high on that Mountain. You have earned it. May God Bless and comfort his family.