Howard Spears Obituary
Mr. Spears, 61, of Oakdale, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in Oakdale, LA.
He was a loving father to his children and was loved by his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ola Faye Spears; one brother, Jody Spears; paternal grandparents, Samuel and Effie Spears; and maternal grandparents, Odile and Vivian Stockman.
Those left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory include his wife, Deborah Ann Spears of Tallahassee, Florida; two sons, Cory Spears, and wife Courtney, of Boyce, and Robert Spears of Tallahassee, Florida; one daughter, Leyla Spears of Tallahassee, Florida; one brother, Phil Spears, and wife Tammy, of Oakdale; one sister, Samantha Spears Kennedy, and husband Paul, of Oakdale; and three grandchildren, Mason Spears, Hunter Spears, and Remington Spears.
Friends may post online messages of condolence for the Spears family by visiting www.rushfh.com.
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Dennis Rodriguez
November 8, 2023
was hoping to see you again, we were friends because you knew Uncle Odely would take my word. Grandma Lois told me and you to keep our noses clean. Will see you again brother, Dennis, AKA Bull
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Emmett and Anna Ross,III
November 1, 2023
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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