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Louis Martin Spears Sr.

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Louis Martin Spears, Sr. Louis Martin Spears, Sr., 66, died Saturday, July 18, 2009 in Tallahassee. The service will be 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Crawfordville, with burial at Duggar Cemetery in Wakulla County. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Harvey-Young Funeral Home (850-926- 3333). Mr. Spears was a native of the Ivan Community in Wakulla County and a lifelong resident of Wakulla and Leon Counties. He was the Manager of Spears Seafood #2 and was co-owner and handled route sales for Spears Seafood for more than 24 years. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Spears of Tallahassee; two daughters, Lisa Mason (Lowell) and Tina Mason (Bo), both of Tallahassee; four sons, Marty Spears (Teresa), Stephen Spears (Jeannine) and Norman Spears (Tara), all of Tallahassee and Louis Spears (Terri) of Havana; one sister, Aughtary Murray of Tallahassee; one brother, Cecil Spears (Ethel) of Wakulla County; and thirteen grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman Aughtary Spears and Bertie Bell Gray Spears.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Jul. 20, 2009.

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Shannon Mitchell

August 2, 2009

Aughtary and Cecil,
I only just heard, I'm so sorry for your family. You will be in our prayers.


Shannon Mitchell
(Granddaughter of Nina Spears Allen, daughter of Nancy Preacher)

Tony Carlson

July 22, 2009

Louis, Steve, Norm, and the Spears family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire families.

~Tony and Renee Carlson

July 21, 2009

Aughtary-Our hearts are very sad for you at this time. We pray that your memories will fill your heart and help to bring you comfort.

Stan Smith
Leucretia Smith
Elissa Stine
(D.D. & Mary's Children)

Susan and David Waldman

July 21, 2009

Louis will be dearly missed. The entire family is in our thoughts and prayers for peace at this time.

July 20, 2009

Although it's difficult to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort your tomorrow!

My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. I pray you will find comfort & strength to carry you thru.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Love,
Lorinda Burnett Smith
[email protected]

July 20, 2009

Dear Cecil.....I am sorry for the loss of your brother. It has been ages since we spoke, however you were always a good friend. Condolences to you and your family.

Michael S. (Mike) Bowden
Lawrenceville, Ga

Ruby Franklin

July 20, 2009

Marty and Teresa
I am so sorry for your loss and offer my condolences, as well as heartfelt sympathy. During this difficult time, please know that you both are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mark and Maureen Mitchell

July 20, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Louis. His warm smile and outgoing personality will surely be missed. We were always so glad to see him and always felt just a little bit happier after catching up on the family news--a family he clearly loved so deeply. Please know we will be keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Much love!

Nancy Milton

July 20, 2009

Marty and Teresa,

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

With Sympathy,
Ken and Nancy Milton
Ryan and Lindsey McQuaig

Cyndi Holleman

July 20, 2009

Marty and Teresa,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please know thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cyndi Holleman

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