Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
CHARLES SPEAR Obituary
Charles "Dick" Spear
Feb. 3, 1947 - Dec. 9, 2020
Charles Richard "Dick" Spear, age 73, of Yukon, OK ran into the arms of Jesus on Dec. 9, 2020. Dick was born on Feb. 3, 1947, in Boise, ID. He graduated from the Bethany Nazarene College (SNU) with a degree in sociology, and received his master's of criminal justice at Oklahoma City University. He was married to Rhonda Gilbert on May 26, 1973. Dick is survived by his wife, Rhonda; children, Kimberly (Robby) Patton and Megan (Danny) Peach; and grandchildren, Riley, Olivia, Sophia, Owen, Jacob, and Makenna. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Bethany First Church of the Nazarene. It will also be livestreamed at www.bethanynaz.org/live. If joining in person, the family requests that you please wear a mask and practice social distancing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to the School of Music at Southern Nazarene University, Dick's alma mater. Gifts may be made online at https://bridge.snu.edu/give or by mail to Southern Nazarene University, Office of University Advancement, 6729 NW 39 Expressway, Bethany, OK 73008. To share condolences or to read the full obituary, please visit www.mercer-adams.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for CHARLES SPEAR
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in CHARLES SPEAR's name
Memorial Events
for CHARLES SPEAR
Funeral services provided by:
Mercer-Adams Funeral Service3925 North Asbury Avenue, Bethany, OK 73008
How to support CHARLES's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor CHARLES SPEAR's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
