Jerry Neal Spears

Jerry Neal Spears obituary, Scottsville, KY

Jerry Neal Spears

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Feb

26

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Mt. Union General Baptist Cemetery

Bowling Green Road, Scottsville, KY 42164

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Jerry Spears Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Goad Funeral Home - Scottsville on Feb. 23, 2026.
Jerry Neal Spears, 86, of Scottsville, KY passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his residence. The Scottsville, KY native was a 1957 graduate of Scottsville High School, retired foreman of Holley Carburetor where he worked for 35 1/2 years, and member of Mt. Union General Baptist Church where he formerly served as Sunday School teacher and song leader. He was a son of the late Eddie A. Spears and Nina Mavie Rich Spears and husband of the late Betty Thacker Spears.

He is survived by 2 sons: Craig Spears, Louisville, KY and Stacy Spears and wife, Erica, Lakeland, FL;

A special daughter: Barbara Mahaney and husband, Bo, Scottsville, KY;

2 granddaughters: Joy Spears and Grace Spears;

A special grandson: Hunter Mahaney.

Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Mt. Union General Baptist Cemetery with Bro. Mason Harris officiating.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

26

Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

Mt. Union General Baptist Cemetery

Bowling Green Road, Scottsville, KY 42164

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Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.