James Kent Shearon
James (Jim) Kent Shearon passed away on November 20, 2020 at his home in Highlands, North Carolina surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was seventy-nine.
Jim was born to Clara Francis and Paul William Shearon on May 21, 1941 in Macon, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Paula Phillips.
After graduating college with a degree in civil engineering, Jim went to work for the Missouri State Highway Department. After 14 years there, he pursued and accepted a position with the Saudi Aramco Oil Company. For 22 years he and his family enjoyed living, working, and traveling overseas where they met numerous lifelong friends. After retiring from Saudi Aramco, he and his wife Linda settled in Highlands, North Carolina. Not one to sit still, Jim accepted a position with Lupoli Construction where he worked for 16 years before retiring fully.
Known for his personable demeanor and infectious smile, Jim was a humble and kind man who cherished family, friends, and his community.
Surviving Jim are his wife of fifty-five years, Linda Ann Shearon; his children, Lisa Shearon of Highlands, North Carolina, Kevin Shearon (Kristin) of Chestertown, Maryland, and Jason Shearon (Rita) of Jupiter, Florida; sisters Carol Flett (Larry) of Ft. Myers, Florida, and Kathy Brown (Hal) of Charlotte, North Carolina; grandchildren Jenna Butler (Tyler) of Clayton, Georgia, Matt and Ally Shearon of Chestertown, Maryland, and Maya and James Shearon of Jupiter, Florida; and by great-grandchildren Taylor and Jacob Butler of Clayton, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jim’s honor may be made to the Four Seasons Hospice of Flat Rock, North Carolina or the Episcopal Church-Incarnation of Highlands, North Carolina.