RUSSELL SPEARS
1902-1974
Russell Spears, 71, of Lowmansville, died at his home on Tuesday,
January 15, 1974.
He was a retired miner, and a member of the Freewill Baptist
Church.
Born in February, 1902, he was the son of William and Symanthia
Castle Spears.
He is survived by his wife, Madge Crace Spears, and
five sons: Russel Jr., Charles, Chester, Clarence Edward and
Harold Emmerson Spears, all of Columbus, Ohio, and Carl Douglas
Spears, of Paintsville. Surviving brothers and sisters include
Mitchell Spears and Mrs. Ray Spears of Columbus, Mrs. Paul Howell
of Sandy Hook, and Mrs. Flora Patrick and Mrs. Ada Castle of
Paintsville. Sixteen grandchildren also survive.
Grandsons served as pallbearers.
Rev. Colie Gillespie officiated at services Friday, January 18,
1974, in the chapel of the Jones-Preston Funeral Home.
Burial was in Highland Memorial Park at Staffordsville.
Paintsville Herald
Wednesday
01-23-1974