Christopher Bryan "Chris" Spearman

The baby of the family is often spoiled with lots of love, cuddling, attention, maybe even extra toys. They get their way more than the other kids. They might be whiny or clingy or needy or entitled. Worse still, they may not be as responsible or...
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The baby of the family is often spoiled with lots of love, cuddling, attention, maybe even extra toys. They get their way more than the other kids. They might be whiny or clingy or needy or entitled. Worse still, they may not be as responsible or appreciate circumstances they are in or opportunities they are afforded. All but this outcome did not occur with Christopher Bryan Spearman. He was born to Robert A. Spearman and Kathleen Gant on November 2, 1989. He was the fourth of four children - literally the baby.
He got away with things his siblings know they never would have gotten away with. He swore the siblings were exaggerating from the time he could talk. From around 3 years and up he had a feisty spirit and a smart mouth and sometimes cursed out other kids. He was rather bratty and said or did things that got on their nerves but no matter what he did, his older siblings would take care of whoever tried to retaliate against him outside the family. He was the baby and the baby would be protected.
As he grew, he seemed to make almost everyone who knew him smile. Not only did he have jokes, he had surprisingly sweet dance moves. He played baseball and football while a student at Woodward High School and later Central Catholic High School where he graduated in 2007. He was a lifelong, loud, and devoted sports fanatic. He was a huge fan especially of the Los Angeles Rams and The Ohio State University. The Buckeye/Wolverine rivalry was huge between him and his brothers.
Chris began reflecting the spoiling he'd received back to others in a beautiful way as he matured into adulthood. He had deep, fun relationships with close cousins and friends in North Toledo who grew up with him like they were all brothers. He was well known and loved at school, by his friends in the neighborhood, at work and of course with his wife and family. He made it to as many get togethers and holiday celebrations that he could, spoiling all with his presence. He'd randomly take his mother out for dinner and a movie just to perk up her mood. He made regular time to hang out with and bond with his dad. He kept in regular contact with his childhood friends who he saw as extra brothers. He'd playfully "mess" with Trenton and act like his lovable, bratty brother with him throughout his life. He called on Adrian and Erin for advice and to talk through issues he had. He was a huge cinema fan and often would plan outings where he'd pick up all his available nieces and nephews to load them up with popcorn and candy at the movies, especially for the Ninja Turtle films and Marvel features. For holidays and birthdays he'd spoil the family with the best gifts. Most importantly he was honest and trustworthy. If you loaned him money, he was actually one of those people who would pay you back at the time he said he would. If you needed help, he would do as much as he could to assist.
The baby had a baby - Zavier Christian in 2014. The birth of his son brought a wider sense of love in his life. He adored his son and provided for him all of the many things he felt he was not spoiled with as a child - like the best tennis shoes and as many electronic toys that were feasibly able to be used by a small child. Again, he reflected back his original spoiling - the love and cuddling and attention, even the extra toys for Zavi.
He met the love of his life Zanquilla in 2018 and they were married on May 28, 2022, which was one of the best weddings any of us had ever attended. He showered his wife with love, cuddling, and attention. Just looking at them together you could tell they were deeply peaceful, content and loving towards each other. It was exciting how Chris seemed to have the world open up to him in their relationship. They planned and took trips to many destinations across the country. They went to various concerts and comedy shows. They were always finding fun things to do for and with each other. They spoiled each other and thoroughly enjoyed each other's company. Whether they were busy and traveling or just sitting at home together, they were a refuge for each other. Their relationship is one that all married couples aspire to achieve - contentment, mutual respect, peace, comfort, encouragement, happiness, fun and love.
The baby of a family is special. They are always doted upon and looked upon in a precious way. So when they are lost, like we have lost Christopher on February 18, 2023 - it is a deep wound that will never completely heal.
Christopher was preceded in death by grandparents, Clarence Spearman, Sr., Wardine (Luckett) Spearman, and Florence Dunbar Harper.
Those left to grieve him forever include his wife Zanquilla Spearman, son Zavier Spearman, step son Joaquin Gaines Jr., parents, Robert A. Spearman and Kathleen Gant, grandfather Charles Gant, siblings Adrian Traynum, Erin (Kantrell) Cameron, and Trenton (Keysha) Spearman, and Toni Lynch. Nephews and nieces: Adrian J., Artist, Arnez, Roscoe, Kyro, Ellasyn, Trenton Jr., Madison, Robert M., Taylor, and McKenzie. Various aunts, uncles, cousins and extended relatives. Special cousins David Gant Jr. and Roman Walton and many close friends.
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