of Springfield, AR
November 20, 1925 - April 9, 2016
Raymond Spires, 90 of Springfield, AR, passed away Saturday April 9, 2016. He was born November 20, 1925 in Morrilton, AR to the late Thomas W and Lucinda Lockhart Spires. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War. He was of the Baptist faith. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Nora Ellen Doane Spires; one son, Billy Ray Sullivan; one grandson, Ryan Penn Russell; three brothers, Irpeel Spires, Theo Spires, Cleo Spires and one sister, Illa Mallett.
He is survived by: three sons, Ricky Spires and wife Gerri of Overcup, Ronnie Spires of Morrilton; Randy Spires and wife Becky of Springfield; three daughters, Barbara Jones and husband Edward of North Little Rock, Paula Myrick and husband Daryl of Plano, TX, Tammy Spires-Westcott and fiance' Billy Uptigrove of Springfield, eighteen grandchildren, thirty two great-grandchildren, the many caring staff members of the Eugene J. Towbin Veterans Hospital, all the good friends in Springfield and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00am Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, with Brother Charles King officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Center Ridge Cemetery in Center Ridge, AR. Full military honors will be rendered by the United States Army and the VFW Post 2259 of Conway. Pallbearers will be: George Stroble, Wes Hammett, Ronnie Hogan, Bill Willis, Dennis Myers and Gary Trafford.
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5 Condolence(s)
Rick Martin
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Ronnie and Spires Family,
My heart sank as I pulled up to your Dad's room today at Ft Roots and saw it was empty. I am so sad at the news. I would have come to the service if only I had know. The old saying... a day late and a dollar short. It was always such a pleasure to come by and chat for so many years with You & your Dad. It won't be the same for me anymore. My consolation is that he is with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we will meet again. Please accept my deepest sympathy and let me know if there is anything I can do.
Rick Martin
VFW Post 10483
Don Ingerson
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Paula,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Condolences,
Don
Robbie and Loretta Doane
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
So sorry to hear about your dads passing had lots of good visits with him and your mom. praying comfort and peace to you all love Robbie and Loretta
Donna Oury - VA Hospital
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Prayers go out to your family so sorry or your loss.
Juanita Hebner
Saturday, April 9, 2016
We are so sorry we can not make it, we are deeply sorry for your lost. Your family is in our thoughts and Prayers. We love you all.
Love Juanita Hebner and Family