Walter Houston

Mearse

Walter Houston Mearse, 89, husband of Dorothy Moore Mearse, of Liberty, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Born in Fayetteville, TN, he was the son of the late John Martin and Alta George Mearse.

Walter was a good-old Tennessee country boy who loved to farm and sell his produce anywhere he could. He was a member of West End Baptist Church in Easley and proudly served with the U.S. Navy.

In addition to his loving wife of 59 years, her "TN Mule", Walter is survived by his daughters, Wanda Mearse of Liberty and Sharon Whitney (Dave) of Glen Burnie, MD; his son, Richard Smith of Port Orange, FL; two grandsons, Wilson Lam and Scott Lester (Stephanie); and three great-grandchildren, Stella, Skyler, and Sadie.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by four brothers and five sisters.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2026 at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley.

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