James Spears

Passed 12/29/2016

Obituary For James Spears

James C. Spears, 94, peacefully entered rest on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Mr. Spears was the son of the late Coleman and Elnora Brown Spears. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Willie Hudson Spears. Mr. Spears was a longtime faithful member of New Emanuel Chapel Baptist Church of Jonesville, SC. Spears was a veteran of World War II in the U.S. Army. Left to cherish fond memories are: Mrs. Willie Hudson Spears, his devoted wife of forty-seven years; his cherished granddaughters, Jennifer Kontessa Spears and Jade Keva Kennedy; his loving daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ella Graham Spears; his loving siblings, Robert Lee 'Pete' Spears and Ms. Sadie Lucille Spears. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mr. Spears was predeceased by his beloved son, James C. Spears, Jr. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday evening, January 2, 2017 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard Street, Spartanburg, SC. A Celebration of the Blessed Life of James C. Spears will be held at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at New Emanuel Chapel Baptist Church, 2393 Pea Ridge Highway, Jonesville, SC 29353. The Reverend James Mason will officiate. Mr. Spears will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home, 173 Saratoga Avenue, Spartanburg, SC 29302.



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