Clyde "Papa John" Spears, age 79, of Ethridge, TN passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Countryside Healthcare in Lawrenceburg, TN.  He was a native of Lewis County, TN, retired from Consolidated Aluminum and Stephen's Meat Processing.  Mr. Spears also attended Summertown Bible Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ollie Williams Spears; his wife, Sarah E. Chaney Spears; one daughter, Susan Elaine Spears; six brothers, Norman, Thurman, Columbus, Houston, Junior, and Edward; and two sisters, Wilma and Lois.

He is survived by

Two Sons -
Eddy Spears (Dean), Lawrenceburg, TN
Jerry Spears (Sheila), Ethridge, TN

Two Grandchildren -
Tiffany Spears, Lawrenceburg, TN
Trent Spears, Lawrenceburg, TN

Two Sisters -
Jean Shirley, Summertown, TN
Edna Potts, Summertown, TN

One Brother -
Lawrence Spears, Hohenwald, TN

Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Whispering Hills Free Church Of God.  Funeral services will be conducted at Whispering Hills Free Church Of God at 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 18, 2017, with Doug Smith officiating.  Interment will follow at Brace Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN. 

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