Leonard Hall O'Connell Spearman Sr.

To the Spearman Family:

So many memories, special occasions, life long experiences and truly a legacy of friends and family from Baton Rouge and beyond.

Growing up through the early years, transitioning on to the beauty of all that living life has to offer, sharing and giving along the way, making a difference for our family and community for years to come is what we all strive for.

Please know that we will always remember and believe this spirit remains...

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

To the Spearman Family:

I had the great honor to work closely with Ambassador Spearman for nearly 10 years in Southern and Western Africa. His leadership and guidance helped Renewable Energy for African Development in efforts to bring energy and economic well-being to rural areas of Namibia, South Africa, Senegal and other countries. I feel very honored to consider him a dear friend. He was a truly great human being.

I had the great privilege to work with Dr. Spearman at the Department of Education three different occasions over 30 years - he was always intellectually challenging, unfailingly polite and solicitous, and a very astute manager: working with him sharpened skills that later serve me well during my career. Living across the street from Leonard and Valeria in SW meant that we walked to work together much of the time giving us time to share thoughts and expectations. He was, along with very few...

To the Spearman family, It has been such a long time since seeing you all and I'm sorry that it is such a sad occasion to communicate with you now. I pray God's peace be with you and keep you as only He can. Be Blessed, George

Was with a great deal of sorrow that I learned of Dr. Spearman's demise. He taught me at Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, FL 1948-49.Through the years, I have followed his illustrious career through the years;delighted to see the success of a fellow Tallahassean. Eva Clack Smith