Douglas Spears
January 23, 2022 at 10:28 p.m.
Douglas Spears
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Born on May 10, 1942, in Floyd County, Ky., Doug was the son of Ira and Pearl Sluss Spears. He was united in marriage to Velma Albertson Goshert on April 21, 1997, in Prestonsburg, Ky.; she preceded him Feb. 6, 2010. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw.
Doug moved to Kosciusko County in 1963. He was formerly employed by Dalton Foundries from 1966 to 2004, retiring after 38 years.
He was formerly a member of Living Hope Church, Warsaw; currently, he was attending First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County. Doug enjoyed gardening, bowling, fishing and tinkering on old vehicles with his brothers.
Doug will be lovingly remembered by daughters: Michelle (Doug) Mayhew, of Claypool; and Rhonda Avery (Randy Loper), Winchester; three sisters: Irene (Bill) Coons and Virgie Spears, Kentucky; and Goldie (Mike) Moore, Wabash; four brothers: Glen (Sonia) Spears, Kokomo; James “Ebby” Spears, Kentucky; Johnny (Chris) Spears and Jimmy Spears, of Wabash; two grandchildren: Katie Avery, Warsaw; and Brodie Avery, Winchester; fur babies: PeeWee and Sissy. He was preceded in passing by his wife, Velma Spears; seven brothers and sisters.
A visitation is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A funeral service in celebration of his life will begin at 1 p.m. also on Thursday, Jan. 27 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Pastor Wedstel Shepherd will be officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.
Masks are optional, and social distancing is encouraged. No food is permitted at this time.
Memorial donations may be made to Kosciusko County Cancer Fund, c/o K-21 Health Foundation, 1101 Park Ave., Winona Lake, IN 46590.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
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Born on May 10, 1942, in Floyd County, Ky., Doug was the son of Ira and Pearl Sluss Spears. He was united in marriage to Velma Albertson Goshert on April 21, 1997, in Prestonsburg, Ky.; she preceded him Feb. 6, 2010. He was a lifetime resident of Warsaw.
Doug moved to Kosciusko County in 1963. He was formerly employed by Dalton Foundries from 1966 to 2004, retiring after 38 years.
He was formerly a member of Living Hope Church, Warsaw; currently, he was attending First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County. Doug enjoyed gardening, bowling, fishing and tinkering on old vehicles with his brothers.
Doug will be lovingly remembered by daughters: Michelle (Doug) Mayhew, of Claypool; and Rhonda Avery (Randy Loper), Winchester; three sisters: Irene (Bill) Coons and Virgie Spears, Kentucky; and Goldie (Mike) Moore, Wabash; four brothers: Glen (Sonia) Spears, Kokomo; James “Ebby” Spears, Kentucky; Johnny (Chris) Spears and Jimmy Spears, of Wabash; two grandchildren: Katie Avery, Warsaw; and Brodie Avery, Winchester; fur babies: PeeWee and Sissy. He was preceded in passing by his wife, Velma Spears; seven brothers and sisters.
A visitation is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. A funeral service in celebration of his life will begin at 1 p.m. also on Thursday, Jan. 27 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Pastor Wedstel Shepherd will be officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.
Masks are optional, and social distancing is encouraged. No food is permitted at this time.
Memorial donations may be made to Kosciusko County Cancer Fund, c/o K-21 Health Foundation, 1101 Park Ave., Winona Lake, IN 46590.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence, go to www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
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