The Middlesex County School Board voted unanimously at its May 11 school board meeting to honor the life of Joseph (Joe) Clyde Fears Jr. with a proclamation.
Fears passed away Feb. 10, 2026. A 1962 Middlesex High School and Virginia Tech graduate and lifelong citizen of Middlesex, Fears worked for the Middlesex County Public Schools system (MCPS) for 35 years — 28 of which he served as an administrator at St. Clare Walker (SCW) Middle School. He was a decorated Vietnam War veteran, and as an officer and pilot of assault helicopters was awarded four medals for bravery.
“As a principal at SCW, Mr. Fears was a tough principal, but kind and always concerned, who looked for the best in everyone and had a quiet, stern demeanor, which fostered a natural respect of students, parents and teachers,” said School Superintendent Dr. Tracy Seitz…
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