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Frederick Spears Obituary

Frederick Spears, age 64 was born in Tippah County MS., on August 7, 1959, to the parents of the late Paddie J. and Leroy Spears. He began his celebration of life on November 26, 2023, at Diversicare Nursing Home in Ripley, MS.

He began his life of knowing Christ at an early age at Bethlehem MBC, Falkner, MS. He enjoyed washing cars and being around his family and friends. He graduated from Ripley High School, in Ripley, MS. He was an employee of The Biltrite Corporation Ripley, MS for 20 years. He leaves his cherished memories to his companion Zelma Spears; two loving daughters: Manniya Williams of Ripley MS., and Candice Green of Cordova TN; two sons Kevin Brown (Deliah) of Cordova TN., and Marcus Brown of Ripley MS; two sisters Susan Vance of Guntown MS & Taunisha Cox of Ripley MS, one brother: Arlanza (Lisa) Cox of Ripley MS. Nine grandchildren, two uncles, Thomas (Julie) Cox, and Billy (Joyce) Cox; three aunts, Linda (William) Stewart, Nerene Cox and Sarah Jackson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be Friday, December 8, 2023, 12p-6p at Foster & Son Funeral Home, Ripley, MS with the family present from 4p-6p. Funeral service will be Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 2pm at St. John MBC in Ripley, MS. The body will lie in state one hour prior to service.

Interment will follow at Ruckersville Cemetery, Falkner, MS. To view and sign the guest registry, please visit www.fosterandsonfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Journal from Dec. 7 to Dec. 8, 2023.

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