James Ralph Spears

James Ralph Spears obituary, Fyffe, AL

James Ralph Spears

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James Spears Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel - Rainsville on Mar. 30, 2026.
James Ralph Spears age 91, of Summerville, GA passed away on Monday March 30, 2026. Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday April 1, 2026 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel. Family will receive friends from 12-2 PM prior to the service on April 1, 2026. Burial will follow the service at Highway Church of God.

Survivors:

Wife of 71 years: Wanda Smith Spears

Daughter: Diane(William) Mitchell

Sister: Melba Smallwood

Brother: Flavis(Judy) Spears

Grandchildren: Paul(Hallie) Mitchell, Will Mitchell

Great Grandchild: Riley Mitchell

Several Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by his Daughters; Phyllis Kay Spears and Paula Burch Spears, Parents; Winfred & Bonnie Spears, Sister Edyth Bowen, and Brothers; Eugene Spears & Billy Spears

He was a member of Fyffe Church of God and a retired Machinist at Combustion Engineering in Chattanooga, TN.

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Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

W.T Wilson Funeral Chapel

2226 Main St. Shiloh, Rainsville, AL 35986

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Apr

1

Funeral service

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

W.T Wilson Funeral Chapel

2226 Main St. Shiloh, Rainsville, AL 35986

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