G. W. Spears, born to the late Betty and Fon Spears, January
7, 1929, passed away at Baptist East Hospital on February 3, 2002.
He is survived by Betty Gail Spears, wife of 34 years. One daughter,
Gwendolyn Cheryl Taylor of Jonesboro, AR. Two sons and daughter-in-laws:
Gregory Edwin and Carol Spears of Searcy, AR and Timothy Scott
and Yvonne Spears of Perryville, MO. Six grandchildren: Breanne
May, Nell Taylor, Greyson Spears, Alexandria Spears, Mallory Spears
and Sydney Spears. One sister Ebbertine Phillips of Harrisburg,
AR and one brother Carl Spears of Marion, AR. He is preceded in
death by 3 sisters: Jude Blansett, Betty Louise Reece and Clara
Staggs.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Forrest
City, AR, a 33rd degree Mason and retired from Life of Georgia
Insurance Co. after 34 years of dedicated and honored service.
He was an avid sportsman. G. W. was a beloved family man and loved
by all that knew him.
Visitation will be held at Roller-Citizen Funeral Home in West
Memphis, AR from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2002. Graveside
services will be held at Forrest Park Cemetery in Forrest City,
AR, Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at 10 a.m.
Honorary Pallbearers are: T. C. Pope, Stan Phillips, Terry
Phillips, Michael Phillips, Carl Spears, Jr., Bill Staggs, Herman
Harthcock and 1st National Bank of Eastern Arkansas Employee's.
If you wish to leave a lasting memorial the family request they be sent to the American Lung Association.