Mr. James Edward Fears Jr. of Halifax, VA passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at his home. He was born in Halifax County on January 10, 1943 and was 75 years old. He was the son of the late James Edward Fears Sr. and Novella Crews Fears and was married to Ann Baylous Fears who survives. He was a member of Winns Creek Baptist Church, was a US Army Vietnam Era Veteran, and was a retired farmer. Survivors include:His wife Ann B. Fears of HalifaxOne sonThomas “Tom” Fears and wife Kelly of HalifaxOne granddaughterCarol Ann Fears of BlacksburgTwo brothersMacon Fears and wife Linda of HalifaxKenneth Fears of Scottsburg He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby Fears and Larry FearsA memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Winns Creek Baptist Church with Rev. James Kopko officiating. The family will receive friends at church for 1 hour prior to the service. For memorials, please consider the Halifax County Cancer Association, PO Box 1891, Halifax, VA 24558.