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Rufus Spears Obituary
March 10, 1931 - November 2, 2020
Charlotte, North Carolina - Services are Saturday, November 7, 2020, at 11am at York Memorial Park Graveside. Alexander Funeral Home is serving the family.
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for Rufus Spears
Ann Fields
October 29, 2021
Virginia,
I cannot believe it has been a year since Doug's passing. I think of you often.
Maybe if Covid ever passes, we could get together for lunch.
Love,
Ann Fields (Marion Diehl's water aerobics class.)
Melanie Spears-Thomas
February 3, 2021
Dear Daddy, I think of you every single day. Missing your voice, our laughs, (your laugh was simply priceless) our time spent, how you were so excited to see us come through the door. I look at pictures of you and I can just imagine your voice and what you would say. You were my very first HERO! You were everything and I miss you so much! We are doing just okay. And know that Spencer is still making you proud! I love you forever! Your twin forever!
Crystal Moss
January 27, 2021
My name is Crystal from Awards North & I just found out today about the passing of this dear man known to me as “Rufus”. He was more than just a customer to me. He was a friend. We shared many wonderful conversations and I remember him praying with me for my daughter in a parking lot (we always met in a parking lot to get his awards :) ). This left such an impression on me. He was a kind and considerate man and I will greatly miss our yearly conversations. I’m so glad I was privileged enough to know him and his dear love for his family, friends, church, community and his Fraternity! Rest In Peace Rufus I know you are walking on those streets of gold.
Rufus Spears jr
January 22, 2021
Thinking about you everyday now that your gone, you will always be in my heart love and miss you your son Doug
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Terry Grier
November 14, 2020
Peace and Blessings to the Spears Family. Mr. Spears will always go down in my book as one of the most pleasant and nicest person I no. My father and I was Dougs tailor for many years and he will be truly missed. God bless y’all. Terry Grier(father James Jimmy Grier deceased)
Walter Dewalt
November 13, 2020
For Virginia and family
Want to express our condolences with you. Have known you all a long time and as well as a member of the JCSU 100 Club. You know how much he will be missed. May God bless your family.
Walter and Mary Dewalt
Judy Bentley
November 8, 2020
Virginia, I am sad to hear about your husband. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I hope we can all see each one of these days at our swim group. I miss seeing you.
Judy Bentley
Jennifer Fairwell
November 8, 2020
Love you family may God continue to bless ya'll with good memories.
Jeannette Sparks
November 8, 2020
Virginia I’m so sorry to hear about Doug. You and your family are in my thoughts and prays. I miss our days at Marion Diehl. Love Jeannette Sparks
Lonnie Holman DR.# 28
November 8, 2020
Rest in peace
Sherby Eaddy
November 7, 2020
Thinking and praying for you.
Dwight Crawford
November 7, 2020
Cousin Dwight, Lula and family send our condolences and prayers in this time of loss. Our love to you and your family.
William & Burnadette Moreland
November 7, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person.
Ann Fields
November 7, 2020
Virginia,
I was so sorry to hear of your husbands's passing. I know he & your family had been through a lot in the last several years.
I miss our days at Marion Diehl's water aerobics and have thought of you often.
Much Love,
Ann Fields
DAVID GOTTLIEB
November 7, 2020
Spears family, Joyce and I are sending our sincere condolences to all of you. We will always remember Doug's smiling face and optimism about life. He was a loving and loyal fraternity brother who would give you anything.
We all loved Doug and will miss him dearly! May the Lord ease your pain and help you through this difficult time.
David and Joyce Gottlieb
Erika Caul
November 7, 2020
To Mrs Spears, Melanie, Doug, and Spencer, we would like to send our sincere condolences to the family on the loss of such a dear Man. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. With love Derrick, Erika, London, and Jurnee Caul
Linda Brantley
November 7, 2020
Virgina and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Rufus. Know that I am praying for you and I send my love. I know that the Lord is your strength and holds you in the hollow of His hands. Rest in the Lord and allow your precious memories to sustain you.
Love,
Aunt Marie and family
Philadelphia, PA
Lloyd Morris
November 7, 2020
With much sympathy. A stalwart Gentleman has passed beyond this scene of time. He made his indelible mark on the sands of time. Thanks be to God for his wonderful life. Dr. Lloyd B. and Nancy Springs Morris
Stanley Ervin
November 7, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful loyal Fraternity Brother and friend to everyone who met him, We will love you and miss you always.
TOMMIE HANKS
November 7, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the Spears family. I will keep you in my prayers.
James & Monica Rogers
November 6, 2020
Our prayers are with you all. He will be missed. May God continue to comfort and watch over you.
George Grimes
November 6, 2020
I’ve always respected Bro Spears and send my sincere condolences to his family. You will be missed.
Bro George Grimes
Chris Bryant
November 6, 2020
One of my faithful choir members. Sending love and prayers to you all during this time.
Jarvis Butler
November 6, 2020
I will forever cherish the conversations we had on your corner of the bar at the frat house. Your friendship and guidance care when I needed it the most. Rest well, Fraternally, Bro. Jarvis Butler
Fannie Watermann
November 6, 2020
Sincere condolences from the Watermann family
Al Williams
November 6, 2020
To Doug's family I am so sorry for your loss. Doug and I shared the love of the greatest fraternity in the world which is Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. His will be one of the faces brothers will always seek out upon entry to the Frat House. May God grant you peace and mercy during this period of bereavement.
Leroy and Joyce Watkins
November 6, 2020
Virginia and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness. May you find comfort as you cherish the wonderful memories you shared with Doug. You have our heartfelt sympathy.
Lisa Harper
November 6, 2020
I have fond memories of our fathers and their friendship and I can’t help but think what a reunion they are having in heaven. My condolences and prayers for the family.
Henri Rumph
November 6, 2020
May God continue to bless the Spears family.
Adrene, Dalphne, Tiffany, Vellon, McCaskill McCaskill Family
November 6, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lillian Pryor Williams
November 6, 2020
Condolences to your family for this great loss. Prayers
melvin and Addie Bailey Crawford -Bailey
November 5, 2020
To Virginia and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers
Wish you peace
Carole Venable
November 5, 2020
Thinking of you Virginia. Love you!
Blessings, Carole Venable
Ron Nelson
November 5, 2020
Virginia and family, God bless you all during this difficult time. Doug will truly be missed by all who knew him. We will truly miss him. The Nelson’s, Ron, Seritha and Rondah
Patricia (Bonnie) Bethea
November 5, 2020
To: Virginia, Melanie, Lil Doug, and family, I am so sorry to hear passing of your beloved one. Doug was a true gem. I remember the Omega Mardi Gras events at Myrtle Beach where we would met up yearly. It was so good to see him (Virginia). Virginia and family, GOD has a way that is mighty sweet. HE will take care of you. Love you all more. Bonnie Bethea
Peggie Troy
November 4, 2020
Dear Virginia and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Doug passing. Your SC cousins are here for you! Praying and claiming healing in the name of Jesus!
Retha and Delores Arnette
November 4, 2020
Our prayers and condolences are being sent to you as you face the challenge of losing Mr. Spears
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