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Christopher Shane Spears
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Christopher Spears Obituary
Mr. Spears was an Art Teacher at Emmett Elementary School, where he was a wonderful teacher, who was loved by all of his students. He was also an avid fisherman, hunter and had a passion for photography. Shane was a loving and caring husband and father. He attended Christ Fellowship Church in Kingsport.
Survivors other than his parents, include his wife of 13 years, Katherine Spears, a daughter, Madelyne Rose Spears, and one sister, Lori Spears Strahan.
A Celebration of Life Service for Christopher Shane Spears will be conducted on Sunday, December 18, 2011, from 2:00 pm until 4:00pm at Christ Fellowship Church, 260 Victory Lane, Kingsport, Tennessee 37664.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Katherine Spears, 394 Mesa Drive, Kingsport, Tennessee, 37664 to assist with funeral expenses and medical bills.
To leave a condolence for the family, please visit: www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home is honored to serve the Spears family.
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Jason Colosky
December 20, 2011
Katherine, Madelyne, Dale, and Ken -
Casey and I want to extend our most heartfelt condolences and prayers to all of you during this most difficult time. Shane was a incredible childhood friend that I truly miss.
Jeff Fields
December 19, 2011
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
December 19, 2011
Clarence Ethridge
December 19, 2011
May Shane's soul and "all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen"
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Marlo Moret
December 19, 2011
Katherine & Madelyne, you both are always in our prayers. May God continue to send comfort your way. Shane is with Jesus in His arms resting with Him. He is singing glorious praise to Jesus too.
John, Marlo, Will & Bekah Moret
Donielle Chonko
December 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You were so wonderful with my son at Moss Bluff Elementary. Encouraging his art, submitting it for awards. He is now an art major in college.
Regina Aucoin
December 18, 2011
Shane you were an inspiration to EVERYONE! You were a blessing to so many children in this world. I can only imagine the artwork you will display in heaven. I pray that Maddie will always remember the love you had for her! May you rest in peace and soar high above us all.
This picture says it all!
Hazel Sonnier
December 18, 2011
Denise Gang
December 18, 2011
Shane was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. He touched so many lives. He had a purpose in this world. May you be blessed with your heavenly reward my friend. I continue my prayers for the family. May the Lord wrap you all in His arms and give you peace and comfort. Love you.
a wonderful memory
December 18, 2011
Rest in peace my dear husband. Love you always.
A wonderful family
Katherine Spears
December 17, 2011
Katherine Spears
December 17, 2011
Rest in peace my beautiful Shane. You are free as an eagle now. Fly high dear husband. Love you always!
Sandy Desadier
December 17, 2011
I wish I had had the priviledge to know Shane. I know what a loving husband and father he was from your words and actions, Katherine. I hope you find comfort and strength in the memories Shane has left for you and Madelyne.
Anthony Stevens
December 17, 2011
Mr. Spears was a real good man and will be missed by all of his students, I was a past student of his and I greatly appreciate and miss the respect he gave, not only to me, but to all his students in his career. Rest in peace Mr. Spears.
December 17, 2011
May the memory of Shane's love for you and Madelyne be a constant source of comfort. He is now free from pain and suffering and can be at peace. I wish I could be there to share in this celebration of Shane's life, which so obviously touched so many people.
Amy Bridges
December 17, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with Madelyne and Katherine at this very sad time. God Bless.
Ryan Smithson
December 17, 2011
"Mr.Spears was a great art teacher I loved him so much and I am sorry to here about what happened."
December 17, 2011
Shane, you are finally free from all your suffering. Even in our sorrow - We celebrate that you are now watching over us in heaven. Your parents, Lori, Lisa, Maddie, Jordan & Brennan now have a beautiful guardian angel. Growing up with you was a joy.
Mary OBlanc
December 17, 2011
Shane, you are finally free from all you suffering. Even in our sorrow - We celebrate that you are now watching over us in heaven. Your parents, Lori, Lisa, Maddie, Jordan & Brennan now have a beautiful guardian angel. Growing up with you was a joy.
Ryan Smithson
December 17, 2011
"Mr.Spears was a great art teacher and I loved him so much"
Tabatha Ellis
December 17, 2011
Shane touched the lives of many childeren including my two sons.He was so very talented. His family will remain in our thoughts and prayers!!
Kristi Wells
December 17, 2011
May God bless this family during this time of sorrow.
Felicia Hebert Wiggins
December 17, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ken & Dale & family you are in my thoughts and prayers.
John Medlin
December 17, 2011
Condolences on your loss Dale and Ken.
Sandra Rieck
December 17, 2011
Shane is now in the arms of His savior. No more sorrow, no more pain.
He was dearly loved by his wonderful wife Katherine and his precious daughter, Madelyne. I pray for comfort and strenght for them in the coming days.
Shane was a wonderful husband,father, friend and teacher. He will be missed.
It was a priviledge to teach with him.
Sherry Robinson
December 16, 2011
Shane was an inspiration not only as a colleague, but to the many students and families at Emmett. While we know that you are no longer suffering in heaven, we will miss your smiling face Shane...and we feel so blessed to have known you even for a short while! Katherine and Madelyne....our prayers will continually be with you. Sherry and Chelsea Robinson (Honolulu, HI)
Love is eternal ~Mom & Dad~
Dale & Ken Spears
December 16, 2011
Dale Spears
December 16, 2011
Shane was such a joy to so many on this earth, may he now receive his heavenly reward. We your family will miss you terribly but none as much as Madelyne. ~Soar like an Eagle~ Love, Mom & Dad
Dodi Thompson
December 16, 2011
"We may have lost you in body;however your footprints will forever remain"
December 16, 2011
Our heartfelt condolences to the Spears family. Share, you were a true inspirationto my 2 boys and they loved you dearly. Thank you for all of your dedication to your students. You will be truly missed by all the lives and hearts you touched. Rest in peace dear man, your work on earth is done.
Ronald, Amy, Jesse, & Bronson Brown
Denise&Kendra Dotson
December 16, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Margaret Couch
December 16, 2011
Shane was a wonderful man. I was blessed to have him be the teacher for both of my children. He was loved by both of them very much. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this their time of need.
The Couch Family ( Karen Couch and Junior Couch- students)
Robin McClellan
December 16, 2011
Shane brought out the best in all of us...staff and students. His ability to see beauty in any person or work of art was uncanny. When I watched him teach, I learned as much as the children because he was gifted at bringing masterpieces to life for the community he served. I love you Shane and I will miss you popping into my office saying "hey doc". You were one in a million and a shining star.
Keri Howington
December 16, 2011
Mr.Spears touched so many lives in the Emmett Family including my daughter Kailee Howington.All of the kids and staff adored him.Knowing him was a blessing to each of us and he will be greatly missed by all.Our thoughts and prayers will be with you both Katherine and Madelyne."Rest in Peace Mr.Spears."
Mike Rubrecht
December 16, 2011
Shane, It was a privelege to grow up with you. Will miss and remember all the laughs and good times. Rest well with GOD and all the Angels and Saints! Job well done. Prayers continue for those you leave behind! Until we meet again Brother!! Love You.
Carla Keneson
December 16, 2011
Shane- as the good soul that you are- I know you flew to the arms of our FATHER and how wonderful that only your parents were there for you to hold your hands upon your passing. One day, we'll all be judged by the way we conducted ourselves according to HIS "basic 10". And you my dear cousin~ passed with flying colors! Prayers for you, Maddie, Ken, Dale, Lori and the family from all those of Team Spears in love and respect for all that you endured. GOD Bless.
Priscilla & Carl Doucet
December 16, 2011
Keepem smiling & laughing.. That is the way you are remembered.
Michelle Fontenot
December 16, 2011
Prayers for all of Shane's family. Shane is free from his pain & in a beautiful, healthy body in Heaven.
Wendy Farmer
December 16, 2011
Heaven gained a beautiful and loving angel when you arrived Shane. Peace be to you.
Gail Briscoe-Adcock
December 16, 2011
Shane, I'm so blessed to have known you through the eyes of your family and friends. You and your family have touched so many lives for the better. Know your pain and suffering gave much strength to others. I'm certain Heaven is all you dreamed of and deserve. My prayers will continue for your family....especially your beautiful Maddie. Thankfully, she will grow up to be the best she can be, no doubt about that. Glory is yours....thank you for allowing your journey to be shared!!! Fly High Angel Shane!
Jenny Ardoin
December 16, 2011
Sieep and Rest in our Lords Arms now SHANE, (YOUR WORK ON EARTH IS DONE), you fought a great fight and all remember you by this....Little MADDIE, one day you will know just how SPE.CIAL, your (DADDY) is. GOD BLESS YOU....A FRIEND.
Glenda Chapman
December 16, 2011
Very, very sorry for the loss of a wonderful man: Son, Father, Husband and Brother!! My condolences to all of you, especially his baby girl!! May he now paint the skies with beautiful art "for ALL of you!"
Wayne and Glenda Chapman (Welsh, Louisiana)
Angie, Aric, Keegan and Kyla Reed
December 16, 2011
Shane, We love you so much. We are so blessed to have had you in our lives. Maddie is blessed to have you for a Dad. You set such a great example of what a father should be and what a father's love should be and can be. You have taught many through Art and many through your own life experiences. Your strength, courage, and undying love for Maddie inspire us. You are a true friend, father...a true WARRIOR! You fought a good, hard fight my friend. Rest well, watch over everyone. We love you Shane. All our love forever and always.
Sue Thompson
December 16, 2011
The world lost a wonderful person but heaven gained another angel. Rest in peace, Shane. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family, especially Madelyne in the loss of her dear father.
Janet Janot Francois
December 16, 2011
Maddie, May you always know the love of your Dad ...May Shane rest in peace & keep his loving arms around you for all times...My heartfelt sorrow goes to Shane's family who cared & loved him during his journey....May God bless you with Shane's memories & give you peace until you meet again....
Wendy, Jessica, Eric, and Buck Farmer
December 16, 2011
Shane, I know you are soaring with the eagles and birds now. You're with all the beautiful things you love and we'll see you in them always. Thank you for inspiring my daughter to love art, music and to love all people. From the bottom of my heart we will miss you and always be thankful to you. You are the best teacher my children have ever had the pleasure of having. Thank you and rest in peace my friend.
Lana Bodin
December 16, 2011
Shane.....God has surely blessed you with his eternal peace. Your memory will be forever cherished in our hearts.
Misty (foley) Wallace
December 16, 2011
Rest in peace dear Shane, you were such a inspiring person. I will be praying for Maddie, Mrs Dale, Lori, and Mr Ken but they have the best angel watching over them now GOD BLESS
Lynn Bourque
December 16, 2011
Rest in Peace my dear friend Shane. You and your family are in my prayers.
Teri Elledge
December 16, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Concetta Vidrine
December 16, 2011
Rest in peace Shane..Maddie, you will be in my prayers and always remember how very much your daddy loved you..Katherine, prayers for you.
Hazel Sonnier
December 16, 2011
Shane... you are now free from pain/suffering and you now will be a guardian angel to Madelyne, your parents, Lori & family!
May you use "Heaven" as a wonderful canvas to teach art to the children!
Sandra Copelin
December 16, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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