Jopoey

Fears

Come to me all you who are weary and find life burdensome and I will refresh you. Take My yoke upon your shoulder and learn from Me. Your souls will find rest. Jopoey Fears was born march 4, 1988, to the parents of Bennie and Claudette Fears in Griffin, Georgia.

He attended Griffin Spalding County Schools and graduated from Spalding School in 2006. He was an all-star athlete. He won numerous awards in basketball and baseball. He earned a scholarship to attend Brewton-Parker College in Mt. Vernon, Georgia. He was employed at Sefcor.

In his leisure time, he enjoyed music, concerts, sporting events and playing darts. He also enjoyed hanging with his friends.

Mr. Jopoey Fears leaves to cherish his memories his parents, Bennie and Claudette Fears; sister, Jashala Fears; niece, Ariana Fowler; nephew, AhJohn Fowler; several uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. We give thanks to God for sharing him with us and for the joy he bought to many. We will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Rev. Dr. Cleopatrick Lacy is the Eulogist. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.