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F.L. SPIRES Obituary
Lake Butler - F.L. Spires, Jr., 65 of Lake Butler died peacefully on Wednesday, March 5th, 2014 with family at his bedside. Mr. Spires was born in Gainesville on November 8, 1948 to the late Fernie and Willie Mae Johnson Spires. He was a lifelong resident of Lake Butler. Mr. Spires was a retired pharmacist and honor graduate of the University Of Florida College Of Pharmacy. He was an avid history buff, collector of historical artifacts, and lifelong member of Lake Butler Christian Church.
He is survived by his brother, Tommy (Nancy) Spires and one sister Lila (Bob) Mader; five nieces and nephews, Shelly Starling (Ricky), Michael Spires (Sharlene), Sara Owen (Ken), Joey Mader (Tamara), and Josh Mader (Meghan), 11 grandnieces and grandnephews, and his loving aunt Shirley Reid.
Funeral Services for Mr. Spires will be held Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 11:00 am at the First Christian Church with Art Peterson and Richard Harrison officiating. Family invites friends for visitation at 10:00 am an hour prior to services. Burial will be at Dekle Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any contributions to be made to the Lake Butler Christian Academy [475 SW 3rd St. PO Box 127 Lake Butler, FL 32054]. Archer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 386-496-2008. Please sign the guestbook at
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Charles Rahn
March 7, 2014
Even though I have been gone from Union County for 50 years, I still remember F.L. and his family. I shopped at his family store a number of times. He was always a very nice person. I am saddened by his passing. May God rest his soul.
Joy Miles
March 7, 2014
F.L. Was one great guy,we be missed.Prayers for his entire family,may God comfort them in this terrible loss
Dot Cox
March 7, 2014
To the family of F.L., He was a good friend and a mentor to my husband and myself when we first got interested in Genealogy. He guided us along the way and without him we would probably still be floundering our way in researching our families History. We went on several research trips together and always had lots of fun. The last time I saw F.L. was at my husband's funeral last year, but I did talk to him on the phone a few times since. He was a special man and I will miss him.
March 6, 2014
Our thoughts are with F.L.'s family at this time. His struggles are over and he rests in peace free of pain. May GOD bless the ones he leaves behind who loved him as a brother and uncle.
Cecil & Johnette Alexander
March 6, 2014
Lila (and family), We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Love you all! Cecil and Johnette Alexander
Sharon Starling
March 6, 2014
F.L. was such a nice man. I worked with him as a pharmacy intern at Northeast FL State Hospital in 1978. He helped me so much when I knew nothing. Thanks for everything, F.L.
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