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Hans Hess
October 20, 2020
MR. ROYEAS I GOD MEN .
Dominic Benjamin
November 27, 2019
I had been hired by Mr. Spear's Aloha Utilities, Inc. back in April or June 1990. I personally met Mr. & Linda Speer as well as son Richard. Although he never knew it, secretly he was a big role model. My belated condolences go out to his family.
Mary Caverly
August 13, 2013
Roy Speer was a complicated man who didn't let his vision by bound by convention. I worked for him many years ago, when HSN first went public. He was a strong yet very caring person, bigger than life, really. I learned the value of hard work and tenacity under his mentorship, and I shall always be grateful for that. My condolences to his family.
Gary Mezo
April 18, 2013
Much sadness at Roy's passing.....We were partners in several health-related businesses. He was my business mentor and he was tough....but an incredible teacher and wealth of information and experience. We became close friends over the years and this saddens me deeply....May you rest in comfort and peace with God, my friend....
David Van Stan
February 11, 2013
It was a pleasure to meet and work for Mr. Speer and his family. I was the Chief Engineer on their private Yacht DREAM. He loved his boats. May God bless you and watch over your family. Rest in peace.
Scott Genslinger
November 14, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Roy's death and send all of my thoughts to Lisa, Richard, Robert, and your mom. Your father gave me quite the education in the years I spent doing business at the network and then even afterwards when we worked together a few years after that on other projects. He was an amazing man with an amazing business mind and quick wit that I totally enjoyed being around. I will be forever grateful that I got to know him and work with him. I send you all my thoughts and prayers for your dad. He was a good man, and you were all lucky to have him.
October 1, 2012
Well Roy, Gina and I wondered how you were doing often. Mrs. Speer, I am Donna De Salvo isa long time friend of mine and I visited the office often. Mr. Speer always treated me kindly and was very kind to my daughter Gina. He was a well of information rolled into one person and I respected him greatly. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Sincerely, Marcy Filimon
October 1, 2012
Mr. Speer, you will be missed!! You touched many lives, including my own. You made me smile when you called me your adopted child. You were a true pioneer in the business world. My heart goes out to your family, I know how much they meant to you.
With much love and respect,
Gina Filimon Gustafson.
Donna Marie De Salvo-Rende
September 29, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of Roy's passing. I was his excutive secretary/assistant during the founding years of HSN. He was a great man and a true friend. I learned so much from him. My thoughs are with his family.
Joni Billings
September 28, 2012
I am so sad to hear of his passing. He taught me so much about business and people and life. Yes he was tough but oh how special, generous and kind. I will miss him. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Lisa Pritchard
September 19, 2012
I am sad to learn of this. Roy gave me a huge break back in the early 90's when I was a young single parent trying to make it on my own. I was chosen to be his Executive Assistant. I will never forget the words he said to me when I was interviewing for the job. "I really respect you young lady for raising your child alone". He went on to say that his mom meant the world to him. I will never forget that opportunity that he gave me because he had faith. God Bless him and I'm sure he is riding on clouds in his favorite boat: "the Dream".
Carolyn Pelfrey
September 17, 2012
You will surely be missed
Roger Archibald
September 6, 2012
My Condolences to Lynnda, Richard and Lisa. Roy has not left you, but gone to a better place to be reunited with you all when you are called to be together again.
Fred Taylor
September 1, 2012
Lynnda: I am so saddened to hear about Roy's passing. He was wonderful to me when I ran for Florida Senate 4-years ago. When I visited with Roy at his office in the industrial park, we often spoke of business topics more than politics. We discussed a business broker venture that we were going to call Speer-Taylor & Associates. That business would list businesses for sale and find qualified buyers for them. We never managed to get back together to complete it. The last time I spoke with Roy on the phone, he said. "I will call to take you a ride in my new car and we will work on Speer-Taylor." The call never came to my disappointment, because I really respected Roy. Patty and I will always cherish the dinner we enjoyed at you and Roy's home. We both wanted to write this note and tell you we are thinking and praying for you and your family. If you want to touch base with us, our home phone is 727-376-0240. God bless and comfort you, Lynnda.
CHERYL LEYENAAR
August 31, 2012
My condolences to Roy's family and friends. Roy was so generous to my family and my son was fortunate to have received a scholarship from him. His generosity has been instrumental in my son's success. I wish I had been able to thank him one last time for just being a friend in our life. May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow.
keith frankel
August 26, 2012
Roy was a wonderful friend, mentor and beacon of strength that helped sculpt the lives of countless people he supported throughout his life. His loyalty and resolve single handedly lead by example and built something from nothing, a trait more rare than the giant heart he had beneath his tough exterior. His pioneering and fearless spirit helped create an amazing legacy which will be missed, but his friendship, kindness and love will leave behind memories and smiles for all who knew and loved him. We'll miss you Roy - but you will always be with us!
Renee Gaylor
August 24, 2012
So sad to hear of Mr. Speer's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Speer family at this difficult time. I will always remember my 16 years at Genesis Communities with great fondness -- thank you for that opportunity! Rest in Peace, Mr. Speer! Renee Gaylor
Lynne Brush
August 24, 2012
Dear Lynnda, Richard & Lisa
I share your lost of Roy as he was a friend and a mentor to me. Roy was an extraordinary person that I had a great opportunity to know and work with. The lessons that he taught me over the past years I will never forget my only regret is that I wish we had had more time. Again my heart goes out to all of you for being such wonderful people I know in my heart that Roy is in a better place and feels no pain. The pain is left behind for us who loved Roy with all our hearts.With deepeast sympathay God Bless
Debbie Alpi
August 23, 2012
My sincere condolences go out to the Speer family. I worked for Roy in Tampa with his son Richard and then in Nashville at Speer Communications. Roy was a mentor and a good friend to me. I am saddened to hear that he has passed on. He touched the lives of so many and will not be forgotten. Rest in Peace Roy.
Pete Gavalas
August 23, 2012
This news makes me sad to hear as I worked for Mr Speer for many,many years. My prayers are with the family during this hour of need.
Wendy Hoffman
August 23, 2012
My prayers to the family of Roy Speer. Our good memories will never be forgotten by those who worked for him at HSN
Gloria Fairclough
August 23, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cheryl McIntosh
August 23, 2012
I will always remember the opportunities offered to me. Roy was direct, honest and caring. His only expectations was that his employee's did the best they could do. I will always remember him greeting me with "Madame" Thank you Roy for being a Friend.
My sincere condolence to all of Roy Speer's family.
JAMES NORTUM
August 23, 2012
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE SPEER FAMILY
JAMES NORTUM
SHEREEN NAPLES
Teresa Maddox
August 22, 2012
I worked for Mr. Speer for 3 years doing property maintenance and before that me and my boyfriend Terry Spencer worked for him doing construction. He was always very kind when talking to us and later, in 2005, when my boyfriend died of cancer, Roy and Lynnda Speer helped me with not only financial problems, but also took up donations and donated money themselves that helped me to pay for the funeral. They also gave a beautiful card of inspiration and beautiful flowers for the funeral. I know Lynnda has faith in God and I would like to give her my condolences and say thank you for all you have done for me.
August 22, 2012
My prayers go out to Lynda and the family. I was employed by Mr. Speer for 10 years. He was a dynamic and innovative person whim always had a smile.
Kathy Hall Gray
Rhonda Haycox
August 22, 2012
I worked for Roy Speer at the Marlin Building in Kissimmeee, Florida. Roy was a true visionary and very out spoken. I enjoyed the chats over business in his conference room. My prayers and thoughts are with Roy's family as they go through this trying time.
August 22, 2012
My prayers go out to Lynda and the family. I worked for Mr, Speer at Lanbanque for 10 years. He was a very dynamic and innovative, nice man.
August 22, 2012
I am so sorry to hear that Mr. Speer has passed away. He was always dynamic and innovative and he will be missed by many people.
Elizabeth Jamieson
August 22, 2012
pPayers go out to Linda and the Speer's family.Roy was a great and kind man.I will always remember his smile.He will be missed.
August 22, 2012
I never met Mr. Speer personally, but I have worked at HSN over 23 years which has been possible only because of his vision. His family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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