David Roger Shears Sr, 82, of Warren passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Warren Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, Warren, RI. The son of the late Benjamin Wilson and Flora (Simmonds) Shears, he grew up in Rehoboth, MA before settling in Warren for the rest of his adult life. He was the husband of Anna (Ferreira) Shears. David worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Potter Excavation for 30+ years, fixing all kinds of maintenance vehicles throughout his career. In his free time, David loved fishing, camping and being on the water. He was an avid auto racing fan and even used to build race cars in the 50's and 60's. Aside from motor sports, David also enjoyed watching the Red Sox and the Patriots play. He was also a fantastic woodworker and would often make all sorts of different things for his friends and family, including but not limited to: fishing lures, jewelry boxes for his granddaughters, bowls, cups, and all manner of things. David loved to feed his birds, which was almost like a ritual to him. But most of all, he is remembered to be a kind, loving, jokester of a man who loved his family and easily made friends with everyone he met. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his loving wife, Anna, David is survived by three sons: Ronald James Shears and his wife Deborah, Richard Allan Shears and James Allen Shears, all of Warren, his brother, Walter Shears and his wife Nancy of Seekonk, MA, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was the father of the late David Roger Shears Jr. of Warren and was the brother of the late Eleanor Clark of Coventry and the late Janice Mason of Swansea, MA. Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, where the family will receive friends and family Tuesday, October 12, 2021 4:00 - 7:00pm. A memorial service will be held at 7:00pm in the funeral home. For tributes, please visit www.wjsmithfh.com