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Preston Spears Obituary

Preston Spears was born on September 8, 1932. He passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015, at the age of 82. He is preceded in death by his parents Susie B. Richardson and Eddie L. Spears. He leaves his cherished memories to his loving wife Geraldine Spears and two children Bruce Spears and Cynthia Williams, as well as, a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Friends and family are invited to attend the funeral service to be held on Friday, July 24, 2015, at First Zion Baptist Church, 1221 So. Causeway Blvd., Jefferson, LA 70121. Visitation begins at 9:00 A.M. until service at 10:00 A.M. Interment: Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Road, Slidell, LA 70460. Services entrusted to Dennis Funeral Home, Dignified Personal Service, (504) 899-8252.

Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jul. 23 to Jul. 25, 2015.
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Mr. Spears was a phenomenal teacher in the classroom and a great man outside of the classroom. Thank you for your service to our country as well May light perpetual shine upon him.

Scott Ball

Student

October 7, 2023

I had the privilege of teaching with Preston at Haynes. He was an excellent teacher and was always a gentleman. Rest In Peace.

Michele Respess

July 25, 2015

Condolences to the Spears family. Mr. SPEARS was a man I always respected and friend to my family, I can see sitting in the lounge after work just laughing and having fun with truly family and friend. Only have good memories of Mr Spears and my friend Bruce be strong you father really loved you.

misry henry

July 24, 2015

What can be said about Mr. Spears what a great man exceptional teacher would always be there for what ever problems may have been on someone's mind. I will miss the man but his spirit will live one in each and everyone of us that he inspired taught laughed with and cried with . Thank You Mr. Spears you helped me become who I am today. Rest forever in the arms of our Lord.

Michael Million

July 24, 2015

Mr Spears was my 7th grade teacher and one of the nicest, most caring teachers that I had at Vernon C. Haynes. He will be missed!

Gina Brown

July 24, 2015

Thanks for being a great Teacher and Mentor. You have blessed us all by just being around you. RIP my friend .. Bruce I'm sure you know this EVERYONE AT HAYNES LOVED YOUR FATHER.. Take care my friend

Tony Gusler

July 24, 2015

I was truly sorry to hear about Preston's passing. He was a wonderful teacher and colleague. Preston made history come alive and his students loved him. He will be missed.

Karen Roach

July 24, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Mitcher Hardin Jr.

July 24, 2015

Mr. Spears was already missed and now will be missed more. My condolences to his family and close friends. I was a student of his at Vernon C. Haynes Middle School and I will never forget him as a teacher and a person.

Robyn (Beaugez) Banks

July 24, 2015

So many memories of growing up in Shrewsbury.
To the family of Preston always remember God has given you many years and memories with him,remember the good things and dwell on those and he will live in your hearts forever.

Yvette Marsalis

July 24, 2015

May God blessing continue to keep you and your family. To give comfort and peace during this season. Our prayers are with you.

VERCIE and CLARENCE WILMORE

July 24, 2015

Geraldine & Family: My prayers and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. May God sustain you.

Nancy Zacharias

July 23, 2015

Sorry to hear about a hero gone home to be with the Lord. I'm so glad I've met my cousin at the Handy Robins family reunion. He was a very intelligent man. He was proud of his family. I just looked at a family reunion Video of 2000 and saw him. Called Marion and asked about him. Lord, please give the Spears family strength to carry on. Watch over them each and everyday. From Henry Robins, son of William Robins, grandson of Hezekiah Robins, great grandson of Willie Robins and the great great grandson of Handy Robins.

Henry Robins

July 23, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Barbara Tobias-Rivet & Family

July 23, 2015

MR. PRESTON SPEARS WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED. HE WAS A GREAT TEACHER AT HAYNES JR.HIGH. GOD BLESS YOU MR.PRESTON SPEARS. REST IN PEACE. I REMEMBER HIM AS A GREAT TEACHER IN THE 80S.I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY.

PATRICIA FONTENOT MAUGHAM

July 23, 2015

My condolenses to:

Geraldine Spears and the entire Spears Family. It was a pleasure to have known Preston Spears. He had a great sense of humor and made an impact on lives. That's always a plus.

Know Mrs. Spears that earth really does have no sorrows that heave really can not heal.

Continue to look to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. Know that your healing is in the Lord. Hold on to your memories for they will never fade away.

And keep your hands in God's unchaging hands for it is he who will never leave us nor forsake us.

God keep you and your family always.

With love,

Minister Deanie J Mack

July 23, 2015

Helana R. Lenox & Family

July 23, 2015

I am so very sorry to hear the passing of Mr. Spears. I am proud to say he was one of my teachers at Haynes Jr High. He was an amazing teacher, and had positive impact on everyone who met him. I still remember his classes, now over 30 years later. He was a terrific person, and will be surely missed by all of us. As a fellow military veteran myself, I thank him for his service to our nation. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family, especially Mrs. Geraldine, Bruce & Cynthia in this time of great loss. May the Good Lord comfort you

A. J. Eitmann

July 23, 2015

I was a student of Mr. Spears back in the 80's days of Haynes. He was an incredible teacher and definitely left an impression on all that knew him. He was a wonderful man and anyone who knew him or was taught by him can attest to the fact that he was one of the best. Rest in Peace Mr. Spears. God Bless the Spears family.

Michelle Bernard

July 23, 2015

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