Tracy Trapp Sears, 61, of Cazenovia passed away peacefully Saturday at home. He was a lifelong resident of Cazenovia and was a graduate of Cazenovia High School where he was a member of the Future Farmers of America. Tracy had been employed by dairy farms and as a mason. For the past 20 years, he was employed by Johnson Brothers Lumber as a Grading Line and Off Stacker Operator.

As a child Tracy was an active member of 4-H and enjoyed horseback riding with his family. He played Pop Warner football and Kick Pass & Punt. He was on the freshman baseball, football and wrestling teams. Tracy enjoyed many hours riding his John Deere and Kubota tractors, mowing the family lawns. He was also a member of the Snow Valley Riders Club. Tracy was a hard working and pure hearted soul, who would help you move the earth if asked.

Tracy is survived by his children, Kelly (Matthew) Dessonville, Tracey Sears, Heather (Robert) Bolster and Travis Sears; his siblings, Judy Sears, Richard Sears, Timothy (Marie) Sears, Thomas Sears, Ruth (Ted) Quick and Phoebe Sears; 11 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, "Doc" Richard Sears DMV, Ruth Maltby Sears and a sister, Nancy Sears Stowell.

Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Rd., Cazenovia. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home prior to the service. Private burial will be held at South Cemetery in Cazenovia. Contributions in memory of Mr. Sears may be made to the Cazenovia F.F.A. Club, 31 Emory Ave., Cazenovia, NY 13035 or to Hospice of C.N.Y., 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.