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Merle "Bull" Spears Sr.

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Merle Spears Obituary

He died at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City at age 69. Visiting at Mount Bethel Baptist Church on Friday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. until religious service at noon, conducted by the Rev. Keith Branch, pastor. Eulogy by the Rev. Donald Ruth. Interment in Southern Memorial Gardens. He is survived by four sons, Merle Spears Jr. and wife Shawn, Larry Spears and wife Sonja, and Alvin Spears, all of Baton Rouge, and Bruce Spears, Houma; stepsister, Julia Mae Woodson, Oakland, Calif.; two brothers, James Russell Spears and Allen Spears, both of Baton Rouge; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Spears; parents, the Rev. Ezekiel and Idella Spears; and stepfather, Alex Stewart. Arrangements by Miller & Daughter Mortuary, Zachary.

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Published by The Advocate on Oct. 15, 2009.

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lawarren daniels gales

October 18, 2009

My prayers are with you all

Jessie Spurlock

October 17, 2009

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

Leadrew Johnson Jr

October 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to you on today. I trust that you will find comfort in God's great and mighty Love. He will keep YOU and He will see YOU through. I love you Spears family.

annette horton @ family

October 16, 2009

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation

Ella M. Moore & Family

October 16, 2009

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

Annie L. Jarvis

October 16, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Johnny&Rose Jarvis

October 16, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Chris Jarvis-Wright& Family

October 16, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Larry K. Horton

October 15, 2009

The Spears Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this your time of sorrow.

October 15, 2009

"May God Continue To Strenghten And Keep You During This Period Of Grief"

Leo Perkins and The Voices Of Zion Gospel Chorus

Celeste Singleton

October 15, 2009

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.

Tarsha Robertson-Joseph

October 15, 2009

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

Deborah Robinson

October 15, 2009

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Johnnie C. Smith

October 15, 2009

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

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