Andrew Colin Mears

Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch Andrew Colin Mears, 64, of Olive Branch, MS passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. There will be two memorial services: Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. at LaCantina restaurant in Paw Paw, Michigan, and Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at Cemenos restaurant, in Joliet, Illinois. Please bring any pictures and all of your great stories of Andy to share! Andy was born on March 13, 1961 in Paw Paw, MI to Helen and Owen Mears. Golf was a major part of Andy’s life. He was a member of the PGA (Professional Golf Association) and the International Network of Golf. Andy was a former development director for First Tee, a foundation for children’s golf. He was employed as the Western Regional Director for TN Golf Foundation, which was also a part of First Tee. He was awarded the 2024 Richard Eller Growth of the Game Award from the West Tennessee Chapter, plus multiple other awards throughout his golf career. Andy also had a passion for the Detroit Lions (NFL) and University of Michigan (Go Blue!). He was always one of the happiest people you'd ever meet. Andy lit up a room and made everyone around him smile. He loved his family and will be missed so much by everyone. Left to cherish Andy’s memory is his loving fiancée, Denise Seeley of Olive Branch, MS; daughters, Dr. Claire Mears of Ferndale, MI and Olivia Mears (Brett Labian) of East Lansing, MI; sons, Nicklaus Mears (Heather) of Oxford, MS and Zachary Mears (Shauna) of Three Rivers, MI; granddaughters, Lillian Mears of Oxford and Juniper Mears of Three Rivers; grandson, Owen Mears of Three Rivers; future stepsons, Ryan Seeley (Beth) of Channahon, IL and Kevin Seeley of Braidwood, IL; future step-grandson, Jett Seeley; sisters, Jayne Budzynski (Doug) of Scottville, MI and Amy Fekete (Balazs) of Naperville, IL; brother, Tom Mears (Pamela) of Terre Haute, IN; and a host of nieces and nephews. Andy was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Ann Mears; and his father, Owen Howard Mears. In lieu of traditional flowers, the family requests that donations be made in honor of Andy to First Tee (https://firsttee.org). Online condolences can be left on Andrew’s tribute page at www.colemanfuneralhomeob.com.

Andrew Colin Mears

March 13, 1961 - May 28, 2025

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