We are deeply saddened to report the passing of longtime member and NSCA Hall of Fame inductee Lonnie C. Mears Jr. of Grandview, Texas, last week. Lonnie was one of the earliest members of NSCA and has remained a supporter and active Master-class shooter. He was inducted into the NSCA Hall of Fame in 2004 as the Hill-Adams Award recipient for significant contributions to the involvement and development of youth shooters in the sport.
Lonnie’s family has planned a Celebration of Life and invites all his family and friends to attend and celebrate his impactful and incredible life.
Location: Defender Outdoors Clay Sports Ranch
Address: 8137 FM 1902, Joshua Texas 76058
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 4:30 pm
The family requests that you come dressed as Lonnie would have remembered you: in cowboy hats, cowtown attire, boots, shooting shirts, camo and more.
As a way to celebrate who Lonnie was, his family would love to do something special and asks for your help to do it. For his celebration of life, they would love to hear your favorite stories, your favorite moments, the ways he has impacted your life, and to see your favorite picture with him, if you have one. They will share a few of the stories during the service, as well as have them running continuously after the service. Please send everything to lonniesimpact@gmail.com by Wednesday, November 4 to give his family time to compile everything before the service on Thursday, November 5.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Aim for Education Scholarship Program in memory of Lonnie Mears. Donations may be mailed to:
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Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
Scholarship Department
P.O. Box 150
Fort Worth, TX 76101
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Lonnie’s family and his many friends.
