Dennis Darrell Sears, 59, of Mooresville, NC, formerly of Buena Vista, went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2011.

Dennis was born in Lexington, VA,on February 2, 1952.

He is preceded in death by a loving mother, Lillie Mason Mull; a sister, Carol Sears Lewis; an uncle, Denvil Mason; a brother-in-law, Mike Shafer; and a special niece, Stephanie Lewis Vest.

He is survived by a father and step-mother, Randolph and Ruby Sears of Mt. Nebo, WV; his loving wife of 21 years, Judy Sears; three daughters, Kelly Sears Schulke, of Buena Vista, VA, Laurie Maguire of Mooresville, NC, and Valerie Oliphant of Fort Mill, SC.

He is also survived by six wonderful grandchildren and three sisters, Debbie Shifflett of Glasgow, VA, Teresa Hogan and Lesley Slough, both of Natural Bridge, VA; two brothers, Scott Hellums of China Grove, NC, and Wesley Sears of Point Pleasant, WV.

Dennis was employed by Mason's TV in Buena Vista for many years and after moving to NC, he worked as a carpenter until retirement.

He always enjoyed helping others, and for many years he donated blood and participated in plasmapheresis, which helped children with cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to the National Stroke Association. There will be a memorial service held on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at the Buena Vista Pentecostal Holiness Church at 6 p.m. with the Rev. W.A. Mills Officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. at the church.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose and Lotts Funeral Service, Buena Vista, Virginia.