Arthur Spears

SPEARS, Mr. Arthur Lee - Age 69, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2008 at his residence. Family hour 11AM Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at Freedom Temple Church of God In Christ, 723 W. Pasadena Ave., with funeral service commencing at 12Noon, Pastor Larry Taylor officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11AM Wednesday. Mr. Spears will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 2PM-8PM Tuesday. Mr. Arthur Lee Spears was born July 23, 1939 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Leslie and Odie Spears. In the late 1960's, Arthur relocated to Flint, where he became employed at GM-Delphi Local #659, serving as a committee man and retired after over 33 years of service. Arthur loved life and enjoyed cooking, fishing, gardening and watching sports. He was a loving and caring man. Arthur especially enjoyed spending time with his family, having cookouts and watching everyone have fun. He was always willing to help others. Arthur accepted Christ and joined Freedom Temple Church of God In Christ, where he faithfully attended until his health failed. It was 30 years ago when Arthur met and later married Charlotte Williams. Mr. Arthur Lee Spears leaves to cherish his sweet memories: beloved wife, Charlotte Spears; 3 daughters, Monique D. (Reggie) Spears, Shantel L. Williams, all of Flint, and Laveta Spears of Milwaukee, WI: 3 sons, Arthur Spears, Jr. of San Antonio, TX, Antonio L. (Deirdre) Williams, Ahmad J. (Fanta) Patton, all of Flint; 6 grandchildren, Miranda, Jordan, Erica, Gabrielle, Romiel and Yarese, all of Flint; 3 sisters, Alma Ellis, Fannie (Mayfield) Hugley of Gary Indiana, Helen Williams of N. Chicago, IL; 2 brothers, David (Patricia) Spears, Johnny (Robbie) Spears, all of Gary, IN; mother-in-law, Lillie Seaborn of Jonesboro, AR; 4 sisters-in-law, Rita (Johnny) Seaborn, Cynthia Hughes, Gladys (D.Q.) Hairston, all of Flint, Shirley Smith of Nashville, TN; 2 brothers-in-law, Vernon (Angela) Hughes of Flint, Tyrone Hughes of Jonesboro, AR; a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends including special friends, Bill Oglesby and Clyde Grant. Mr. Spears was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Lori Newsome; 2 brothers, Jimmie and Columbus Spears; and sister, Mary. The family would like to express special thanks to the staff of Genesys Hospice Care, Pastor Charles Williams and the Freedom Temple Church of God In Christ family, friends and neighbors for all their gestures of Love.

Arthur Spears

July 23, 1939 - September 4, 2008