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Barrett Slade Spears

1974 - 2019

Barrett Slade Spears obituary, 1974-2019, Little Rock, AR

BORN

1974

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

J A Funk Funeral Home

318 S. Ash St

Malvern, Arkansas

Barrett Spears Obituary

Barrett Slade Spears, born September 10, 1974 in Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away October 14, 2019. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Joseph Benjamin Spears and Verta Lou Reynolds Spears, and maternal grandfather, Ernest I. Williams, Sr., Uncle Ernest I. Williams, Jr., Barrett is survived by his parents, Donald M. Spears and Nell Williams Spears of Little Rock, and his sister, Molly Bea Spears Smith (David) of Long Island, NY, maternal grandmother, Elwanda Lucille McCleskey Williams of Little Rock, Uncle Bob Williams (Diane) of Malvern, Aunt Janet Williams Johnson (Denny) of Fayetteville, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to express their gratitude to Curtis and Pamela Cross and the staff at Central Arkansas Disabilities. A special thanks goes to Pam George of Little Rock, and Donna Dobson of Bryant.
The family will receive friends at J. A. Funk Funeral Home in Malvern on Friday, October 18, 2019, from one until two o'clock, followed immediately by the funeral service. Officiating will be Ricky Kimzey, with assistance by Curtis Cross, and Lou and Billy Carter. Music will be provided by Pamela Cross.
Pallbearers will be: Brashawn Snow, Allen Sealy, Jarred McMillion, Andre Hollis, Bruce Lockett, and Demetrick Denton.
Online condolences may be sent via jafunkfuneralhome.com.

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

Published by Malvern Daily Record from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2019.

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Donna Dobson

October 10, 2023

Dearest Barrett, You are greatly missed my friend. Hope your fourth anniversary in Heaven is glorious!

Melinda Caldwell

October 21, 2019

With my deepest sympathy , love and prayers!

Melinda Caldwell

Bill Wilson

October 18, 2019

Nell and Donny, you have my deepest sympathy. I learned of Barrett's service too late to attend today, but I will be on contact with you soon.

Your friend,

Bill Wilson

Barretts Beautiful Christmas Room! He worked many hours to make it beautiful and a blessing to all who visited his special room!

Donna Dobson

October 17, 2019

Barretts Beautiful Christmas Room! He worked many hours to make it beautiful and a blessing to all who visited his special room!

Byron & Mary Bryant

October 16, 2019

Don, Nell, Molly,Wanda. Prayers and love to all of you now and always. We know how much you will miss your sweet Barrett. Memories of all the love you shared.

New 2019 Tree!

Donna Dobson

October 16, 2019

It will never be the same not having Barrett as my Holiday kitchen buddy. Miss him terribly, but so glad he is out of pain and in the arms of Jesus. Our last few visits were so very precious, seeing his smiling face and enthusiasm over early Christmas decorations.

Anthony Overman

October 16, 2019

Don, Nell & Molly, My thoughts & Prayers are
with you. Barrett was blessed to have you for his family.

Myra McNair

October 16, 2019

Don, I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jarred M

October 15, 2019

Barrett you will be missed. Rest In Peace

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J A Funk Funeral Home

318 S. Ash St, Malvern, AR 72104

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318 S. Ash St, Malvern, AR 72104

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