Jeffery Speer Obituary

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SPEER, Jeffery E. age 52 of Miamisburg, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2006. He was born April 17, 1953 in Dayton. Jeff served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps., was a member of American Legion Post #165, and attended the Miamisburg Assembly of God Church. Preceded in death by his father Robert Speer. Survivors include his mother Phyllis (Speer) Coughlin, his brother Michael Speer and wife Bonnie, 4 nieces Christie Speer, Sgt. Katy Speer, Alex Speer, Olivia Speer, his nephew Nick Speer, a great niece Georgia, and his girlfriend Carla McGowan. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. from the SWART FUNERAL HOME, W. Carrollton. Rev. John R. Swint officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of service. The family requests no flowers and memorial contributions be made to the V.A. Hospice Unit, in his memory.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jan. 24, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Jeffery Speer

16 Entries

Linda Parker Smith

January 18, 2022

By now you've settled in and seen everyone that went before you. Friends and family have all adjusted to being without you. Peace is with all and you're still missed.

Brian & Melissa Zimmerman

February 2, 2006

Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

-Matthew 5:4

May God watch over family and friends. God Bless

Tammy (Wilson) Randolph

February 1, 2006

Until we meet again.....To a freind and brother who I am honored to have known. The past two years were no mistake, as the Lord makes no mistakes. Thank you Jeff for your loving ways, and all of the laughs. Thank you dear brother for the love I have seen you show and give to my beautiful sister, Carla. There are many who go through life and never get to share themselves with a "true" love. I am comforted knowing that Jeff and Carla had the time to let eachother know how they felt. Jeff, you will be truely missed. You are an inspiration, and your stength gives strength to us all. Thank you for all you have left us, all of the stories, etc...until it is our turn to join you with the Lord.

To my beloved sister, Carla. I know how hard it is for you right now, but I also know your faith and how strong you are in that. You also are an inspiration to me, and I can hopefully be there for you whenever you feel you need me. Getting to share time with you and Jeff this past summer meant more than words can ever say. I am so happy for you Carla, that you got to be with your true love, if even for such time. It was quality time and I will always cherish the memories.

I have seen you give to so many so selflessly, Carla, and I feel you and Jeff were so blessed to have eachother. He will be there too for you Carla, somehow I do beleive that.

Jeff added alot to our family, our sons are better people for having known him.

God Bless

David Zimmerman

January 30, 2006

My thoughts and prayers will always be with the Speer family. I will always cherrish the times together with Jeff and especially his brother Mike--they are lifetime memories.

Linda (Parker)Smith

January 26, 2006

First of all my deepest sympathy to Jeff's family. I hadn't seen Jeff in a long while, but was always kept up on him from my brother Ray. We just talked about Jeff the other night and then today he called me to tell me that Jeff went home to a better place. Jeff will always be remembered by that smile that he had and the friends that he made in his life. I can imagine Jeff right now whole again and without pain, yep maybe forming a football or basketball team with all the friends that went before him. They are having a great time. I remember at a game and hearing everyone saying go Jeff and the more and more he would try to bring a victory for the school. Jeff was always a good friend and if you needed him and he could help he would be there.

Well now God needs him so he called him home, some night when the weather is warm and it is a clear night sit back and look at the stars and maybe just maybe there will be one up there shining brighter than the others. I certainly hope so. To Jeff's family may you have comfort knowing that Jeff is no longer in pain that he is whole again and healthy. Peace be with you.

Linda (Parker)Smith

TIMOTHY KOHLBACHER

January 26, 2006

WITH OUR SYMPATHY!

TIM KOHLBACHER AND

KATHY (BLAIR) KOHLBACHER

Teresa Wyatt Woodward

January 26, 2006

Most of you that know me know that I had just buried my sister, Sherry, on December 3rd. I then flew back home to Dayton to get my remaining clothes so I could fly home to Grand Cayman. As soon as I got to Dayton I heard that Jeff was in hospice. I knew I had to see him. I couldn't wait to see him. I was so touched that he was so jovial and happy to see me. He was still fighting and wasn't going to give up. He wanted to know about Sherry and what it was like for her. I told him that she had seen Jesus before she died and I asked him if he was ready to meet the Lord. He took my hand and said, "Teresa, don't you worry about that. Me and the Lord are tight. He then began to tell me about how he came to surrender his life to the Lord. " Yeah...I'm ready to see Jesus." Then he looked at me and said..."You know, I'll be seeing Sherry real soon..long before you will." Then as I stood there crying, I asked Jeff, "Can I say a prayer for you?" and he said, "Oh that would be great." Then Vicki Roberts, TyAnn Harris and myself all gathered round Jeff and prayed. He was very grateful and with tears he bowed his head to pray. Then he thanked me and asked me where I learned to pray like that. I was very honored to pray for him.

Jeff was someone who would never let you be down. He always had something funny to say and always made me smile. Cheering for him on the basketball court was great as we would watch him run down the court with those long legs...we would yell...GO DUCK!I will always have great memories of Jeff and only wanted the best for him. Now he has the Best of Everything..Peace, Joy, Wholeness and Wellness and Love Everlasting! No more heartaches and disappointments and no more sickness.

My heart goes out to Carla. Honey, I am so sorry for your double loss. I know how hard it was for you to lose your old best friend, my sister, Sherry. And at the same time have Jeff become so ill and now you have lost him too. Just know that in your heart you did everything you possibly could to help him. I know that you will cherish these last few years of wonderful memories with a man who loved you with all his heart.

My sympathy goes out to the entire Speer family and I pray God's peace be upon you all.

To all my classmates, I am leaving Grand Cayman to go back to Washington to be closer to Sherry's two children. Thanks for all your emails.

Love,

Teresa Wyatt Woodward

Jeff, Bob, Mike & Steve 1980

Diane Nelson

January 25, 2006

1980 photo of Jeff, Bob, Mike and Steve

Patsy Thompson

January 24, 2006

Although I haven't seen Jeff since high school, I remember his wonderful smile and sense of humor.

May God bless all of you.

Patsy Thompson

Class of 1970

Saundra Garcia

January 24, 2006

This has been a trying time for Jeff and his family [mother, Phyllis, brother, Michael, plus others].

His family has been there for him 100%. However, the one who would be expected to be the weakest was the strongest...Jeff himself.

p.s. I won't forget his love for Easter Baskets!

Diane (Speer) Nelson

January 24, 2006

I can see you and Dad finally partying together..... Much love to family and friends!

Love - Diane (Step-sister)

January 24, 2006

Paula and Sara Bickel

Debby French (Parks)

January 24, 2006

All of us as classmates and friends will miss Jeff's smiling face and wonderful spirit. I have never seen such a strong and determined spirit in anyone as ill as Jeff was those last days. He was so blessed to have Carla in his life,they truly had a very special relationship, you could feel the love between them as soon as you walked in the room. My prayers are with all of the family and Carla. I can just see Jeff now, up there in Heaven giving them heck, wanting his jeans and tennis shoes.

That leaves me with a smile.

Deb French (Parks) Class of 72

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