Mr. Charles Everett “Cadillac” McSears, age 78, of Summerville, GA , formerly of LaFayette, GA, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Kindred Hospital, Rome.

Mr. McSears was born June 9, 1935 in Walker County, GA, the son of the late Charles McSears and Lueolllie Powell McSears.  His parents, two brothers, and seven sisters have preceded him in death.

Mr. McSears attended school in the Walker County School System.  He was known and loved greatly.  He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist and was helpful to all who knew him.  We will remember him for his love for hats and how dignified he wore them.  He was inducted into the United States Army in 1953 and was honorably released from active duty in 1959.

He was married to the former and late Mrs. Ruby McSears.  As a dear husband, father, and grandfather, Mr. McSears loved his family.  For many years he was employed with General Motors where he retired in 1990.

Those who now remain and are devoted to his memory are his daughters and son-in-law, Mrs. Quby (Cornel) Brinkley, of Atlanta, GA, Ms. Linda Lawrence, of Summerville, GA; brother, Mr. Richard McSears, of Cleveland, Ohio; grandsons, Tommy (Denise) Lawrence and Charleston Brinkley; granddaughters, Rosie (Robert) Williamson and Selena (Melvin) Jones; Great grandchildren, Tommy Dakota Lawrence, Damaris Christopher, Shawn Lawrence, Johnathan Mayes, Josh Wells, and Jeremy Wells; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Mason Funeral Home with Bishop V. T. Harden officiating.  Burial will be in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Tommy Dakota Lawrence, Damarius Christopher, Shawn Lawrence, Johnathan Mayes, Josh Wells, and Jeremy Wells.  Flower Bearers will be Granddaughters.

Mr. McSears will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until the service hour on Wednesday.

Mason Funeral Home is directing.