Mr. Jimmy Ray Spears, 78, of Anderson, Missouri, departed this life on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, in the comfort of his residence, after a brief illness.
Jimmy entered this life on November 6, 1937, in Anderson, Missouri, born to the union of the late James M. and Delpha (Moore) Spears. He was a lifelong area resident of Anderson, Missouri. He was a brick mason and farmer throughout his life. He enjoyed life on the farm, raising cattle and coon hunting.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren, Jared Spears and Charlee Bond; and three sisters, Rilta Spears, Delsie Lee Spears and Linda Johnson.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Anna Lou Spears of Anderson, Missouri; five children, Tammie Rodden and husband, Vince, of Neosho, Missouri, Chris Spears of Goodman, Missouri, Keith Bond and wife, Becky, of Sarcoxie, Missouri, Jody Bond and wife, Doddie, of Anderson, Missouri and Dusty Spears also of Anderson; eight grandchildren; one great granddaughter; two brothers, Glen and Allen Spears both of Anderson; two sisters, Oleta Bagby of Pineville, Missouri and Jeannine Keel of Anderson; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Spears will be held graveside at New Bethel Cemetery on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. with Bro. Ronnie Tosh officiating. Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers are Chris Spears, Jody Bond, Austin Bond, Vince Rodden, Trevor Spears and Virgil Kiser with Ashton Bond as an honorary pallbearer. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. in the Anderson Chapel of the Ozark Funeral Homes. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website, www.ozarkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.
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