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Irvin Spears Obituary

Irvin Spears passed away on July 6, 2017. Irvin is survived by wife Daisy B. Ditimus Spears; son, Itchel Spears (Sunshine Spears), sisters: Joyce Etienne (late Theodile), Carolyn (Stanton) Canonge grandchildren, Troy and Tevin Greenberry, Passion, Jordan and Daisy Spears; great grandchildren, Kassidy and Thai Leslie Greenberry. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Scott and Julia Spears, mother-in-law Dorothy Thomas, daughter Leslie M. Spears Greenberry; sister, Gwendolyn Spears Toledano. Mr. Spears was a graduate of George Washington Carver Sr. High School. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Friday, July 14, 2017 for 10:00 AM at Gentilly Baptist Church, 5141 Franklin Avenue, NOLA 70122, Pastor Melvin Jones, officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow with military honors at Southeast LA Veterans Cemetery, Slidell, LA.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 11 to Jul. 12, 2017.

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joycelyn jagers

July 15, 2017

TO:THE BEAREAVED FAMILY EARTH HAS KNOW SORROW THAT GOD CANNOT HEAL IRVIN IS ABSENT FROM THE BODY,PRESENT WITH THE LORD. NO MORE PAINor SORROW. HE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT AND FINISHED HIS COURSE. DAISY LOOK TO THE HILLS WHICH COMETHYOUR . PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. JOYCELLYN JAGERS-WILLIAMS WHO was reared with SYLVIA GLORIA AND YOU ON FLOOD ST.

Carol Jackson

July 15, 2017

To my family, our prayers are with you all at this time. May god bless and keep you all. Love

Ms. Elouise, Carol and Revia Jackson

Frank Hubbard, Jr

July 15, 2017

My sincere condolences on the passing of Irvin. Knew Irvin from school days(sports)Carver Jr./Sr. High. I went to Frederick Jr. High and Clark Sr. High (Class of "67") Irvin and I went through AIR FORCE basic training (October 2, 1967) at Lackland AFB Tx. Irvin's leadership abilities was the reason he was appointed as our guide-on (flag bearer)during basic training.I just finished looking at the picture from our graduation from basic. Good memories my Friend, may you rest in heavenly glory.Squadron 3702 Flight 1271/1272.

Karen Creecy

July 14, 2017

Daisy,
Sending sincere, heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your loved one. I'm praying the Lord grant you all peace that surpasses all understanding during your time of bereavement. Hold your memories close in your hearts and take comfort in knowing you will see him again.

Shirley Taylor Johnson ( George Washington Carver class of 67 )

July 14, 2017

Prayers and Condolences to the Spears Family during the Home Going Celebration of Irvin. May the Peace of God Abide with You and Yours Now and Forever...Family be Encouraged !

Vanessa Johnson

July 13, 2017

Prayers and condolences to you. Our families will always have that bond. God bless.

Tiffany "Neighbor" Overstreet

July 13, 2017

My prayers are with you all at this time. I pray God gives you strength, peace, guidance, and understanding. Irvin will truly be missed.

James Etienne

July 13, 2017

Dear Family we are with you in spirit and
Prayer. Our loss is heavens gain.
Please remember that earth has no sorrow that heav3n cannot heal.
With love and sympathy...James Regina Etienne and family.

June johnson and the McFadden family

July 13, 2017

To the Spears family, may God comfort and strengthen you in the hour of your bereavement. May the joy of the Lord be your strength. And may the love of God be with you all at this time. Call unto the Lord and he will answer you. Jeremiah 33:3. Love from the entire McFadden family

Minister Sheila V. Williams

July 13, 2017

I sent this candle to you to let you know Irvin will forever burn in your heart. I know it may be hard right now to see the candlelight that's shine but just know this one thing it is shining. Irvin is not dead he is just resting from his job well done in the sight of the Heavenly Father. Rest Irvin until we all get together and what time, what a time it will be. Family Blessings and Healing to you In the Might Name of JESUS Hallelujah! GLORY to GOD! AMEN

Annette McFadden Brady

July 13, 2017

To my family, look to the hills from whence cometh your help, all of your help comes from above, Psalms 121, may God bring you joy in the midst of your sorrows. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. Love u family. From your cousin Annette

Elaine Jones-Thomas

July 13, 2017

My prayers and condolences to the family. Weeping endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning. May God bless and keep you all.

July 13, 2017

Condolences to the Spears family, from the Wallace family.

Nolan Wallace(Nonnie)
Debra Wallace Simmons

Rosie Jones Hudson

July 13, 2017

To the Spears Family.
I am deeply sorry for the loss of Irvin. May the Lord comfort you all with his love and grace and give you the strength you need to get through this difficult time. I will keep you lifted in prayer. Sending much love from the Jones Family.

Leroy Fair Jr

July 13, 2017

Rest in Peace Good Friend! GOD Bless your Soul.

Sharlean Jackson-Davis

July 13, 2017

From the CALVIN family, our condolences to the Spears family in the lost of Irvin.

charlene Nora-Mack

July 13, 2017

EARTH HAS NO SORRY THAT HEAVEN CAN NOT HEAL...MAY THE FATHER continue to surround You with His Love and comfort.
Evangelist Charlene Nora-Mack G.W.Carver
Class of"67".

Dianna Davis

July 12, 2017

Praying for the Spears Family. May you find peace and strengthen in your shared memories of your loved one. A fellow G.W.Carver '67 classmate

James Brown

July 12, 2017

My condolences to the Spears Family. You all are in my prayers.
Rest on my Brother in the arms of our Lord.
James Brown
"Night"

Robert McFadden

July 12, 2017

The to family you have my deepest sympathy at this difficult time.

Paulette Queen Cager

July 12, 2017

Let not your heart be troubled God will take care of you. To the family you have my deepest sympathy during this difficult time.

Chanell Moffett

July 11, 2017

Spears family,

May God give each of you strengthen, comfort & healing during this difficult time. Our love & prayers are with you all, forever.

Love,
Chanell, Dy'lan & John

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