Serving Families in Their Time of Sorrow

James Franklin McTear (January 3, 1953 – August 14, 2023)

Pine Hills Community Church, 1305 N. Pine Hills Road, Orlando

Visitation: Friday, August 25, 2023
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida

Service Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023
Service Time: 10:30 AM
Service Location: Pine Hills Community Church
1305 N. Pine Hills Road
Orlando, Florida

Obituary:

James Franklin McTear, 70, Orlando, departed this life on Monday, August 14, 2023. James was born on January 3, 1953 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Frankie Mae and Richard J. McTear.

James was employed as an industrial engineer with Lockheed Martin Corporation at the time of his demise. He was also a former employee on the Stats Team with the Orlando Magic Organization, and with Primerica Insurance Company. James was a faithful member of Pine Hills Community Church, Orlando, where he served on the Trustee Board. He was a loving family man and enjoyed spending time reading and watching basketball. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Deborah E. McTear; daughters, Danielle McTear, Desiree (Bryan) Baltimore; 2 granddaughters; and a host of other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 4-6PM at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023, 10:30 AM at Pine Hills Community Church, 1305 N. Pine Hills Road, Orlando with Rev. Anthony Johnson, officiating. Interment: Woodlawn Memorial Park, Orlando.

13 Comments

  • Curtis M. Davis Posted August 23, 2023 4:10 am

    “Butchie”, as his mother would call him, was one of my best friends from the first grade. We were “road dogs” from elementary school through middle school at Darnell-Cookman. We went to different high schools, and seperate ways, at the end of the eight grade. We were the first wave of children to be part of the desegregation process in Duval County.

    I think of James (“McTear” or “Butch” to us kids) fondly, with joy and pride, for all of the wonderfilled times that we had as children. He was the first one to teach me about baseball stats, and the best student in school. We competed and tied for “perfect attendance” in Ms. Morehead’s 5th grade class. There was not a project or adventure that he was not game for in “our gang”.

    He will be missed with the warmest of memories.
    He lives in the hearts of many.

    Curtis Davis

  • Curtis M. Davis Posted August 23, 2023 4:13 am

    God’s Peace and Grace to the family of a man, who as a child, influenced many.

  • Carla Lucas Whiteside Posted August 23, 2023 12:43 pm

    When I think of James McTear I can only think of a real gentle soul for over 53 years never changing. James took pride in being a good person, a scholar and excellent musician in the Stanton Blue Devils Marching Band. Excelling in all of those areas. James was a proud graduate of the Stanton Class of 1971 a class that has been deeply touched about his Homegoing and we will certainly cherish his memories. James smile was infectious one that will always be remembered. To Deborah and the girls our prayers are with you and we will continue to keep you all in prayer and in our hearts.

    Stanton Class of 1971
    Carla Lucas Whiteside, President

  • Marion Veal Posted August 23, 2023 6:24 pm

    The family has lost a precious jewel in James, but God has set him among His more precious stones. We will miss you. Your sister-in-love.

  • Odera Williams Posted August 23, 2023 6:25 pm

    Rest in Paradise James and Deborah E. McTear; daughters, Danielle McTear, Desiree (Bryan) my deepest sympathy from your old Mt. Zion family youth worker much love !!!

  • JULIA FLEETON Posted August 23, 2023 6:41 pm

    I’ve known James and his wife for over 26 years, we traveled many years to many Primerica meetings. he was a fun loving guy. He loved his family and loved to dance. forever in our hearts. Blessings to his family.

  • Ervin and Joyce Williams Posted August 24, 2023 6:16 pm

    Deborah our condolences, Blessings and Prayers are with you and Family at this difficult time. James will always be remembered by his personality. (That Smile) RIP James

  • Bill Smith Posted August 25, 2023 12:42 am

    James greeted me to the stats crew before the Magic had a team. We became the best of friends living around the corner, twice. I will miss my friend with that laugh of his and his expertise in assisting the Stat Team in what had to be done, during a game. I am truly going to miss him and I ask the Lord to Bless and keep his family strong in this time of sorrow. I miss you BRO. REST IN PEACE.

  • T. Sims Posted August 26, 2023 5:43 am

    To the McTear Family,
    I ask that GOD blesses you with peace and many fond memories of Mr. McTear. Mr. McTear was a business partner of my mother that became a great friend of our family. He was always smiling and had words of encouragement that motivated people into action. Take your rest Mr. James, you definitely deserve it!

  • Tina V. Dessio Posted August 26, 2023 4:34 pm

    To the McTear and Baltimore Family, My Condolences to you at this time. May the peace comes from your memories of the love and laughter you shared with each other.

  • Second Calvary Bereavement Ministry Posted August 28, 2023 9:55 am

    In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences. May our Lord comfort you and your loved ones.

  • EDDIE & VERONICA WALKER Posted August 30, 2023 3:09 pm

    Family,

    Our Condolences to Your Family at this Time. We Pray God Strength and Peace for You All! He will Truly Be Missed on this side of Heaven! He was a True Man of God who Loved God and His Family.

  • Denese Dunston Posted September 2, 2023 8:02 am

    I extend my prayers to the entire McTear Family, and The Pine Hills Community Church. 🙏 . He was a great trainer; and a joy to work with at Primerica Insurance.

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