John Lawrence Spires

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John Lawrence Spires

John Spires Obituary

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John Spires, age 63, was called to his heavenly home on October 16, 2023, surrounded by loving family. He was born on December 27, 1959, in Fayetteville, NC to Anna Morris (Yonker). He graduated from New Albany High School in 1978, New Albany, Ohio. Although John was a lifetime mechanic, he retired as a Fleet Technician for Columbus Airport Authority, after 20 years of service. He was known to be the best technician. On July 7, 1995, he married Pamela Damron, enjoying a lifetime of love and laughter. He enjoyed Drag Racing, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
John is preceded in death by his father, Reafes Morris; his brothers, Robbie and Jim Spires; grandparents, John and Lola Kovalchik; grandfather, Raymond Yonker; sister-in-law, Rita Damron; and mother-in-law, Sarah McComas (Don).
John is survived by his wife, Pamela Lea Spires (Damron); mother, Anna Morris; father-in-law, Lowell Damron; daughters, Kia Boling, Ashley Pipes, Kenzie Spires; brother, Lonny Spires (Tina Clark); two sisters, Kathy and Connie Morris; sisters-in-law, Trudi (Pat) LeMaster and Karen (James) Dotson; brothers-in-law, Troy Nace and Kevin (Perla) Damron; grandchildren, Jauhna, Hunter, Cambree, Roczen, and Hayes; many nieces and nephews. Also, several friends made from his love of NHRA Drag Racing.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Thursday, October 19, 2023, 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Pfeifer Woodyard Funeral & Cremation Services, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2023, 11:00 am at the Pfeifer Woodyard Funeral Home with Steve Dunn officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
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Fown

October 18, 2023

Our families grew up together and when John was there, it was never a dull moment. What a time we had all through the years. And it was always a nice to see John at the drag strip.

Susan Thomas

October 17, 2023

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