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Clifton Spears Obituary

Clifton J. Spears, Sr. was born in New Orleans, LA on April 24, 1936 to the late Andrew and Lubertha Spears. He entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 8:55 p.m. A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a Resident of Alexandria, Louisiana. He is survived by the love of his life Callieaner Dunn Spears of 60 years.. They have four wonderful children, Clifton Spears, Jr. (Michelle), Monique R. Spears, Kelvin L. Spears, Sr. (Diane), and Derwin T. Spears (Lisa) all of Alexandria, Louisiana. He leaves to cherish his precious memory five grandchildren; Brennan Patrick, Monique R. Spears, Kelvin L. Spears, Jr., Christopher Smith, and Crii Monique Spears- DeLeo. Four great grandchildren; Phallyn Smith, Molly Patrick, Malanah and Benjamin Shuler. He has created many memories with one brother Andrew S. Spears, Jr. (Lena Mae) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, two sisters Delores Spears Galloway and Dr. Rosetta Spears LaFleur of Omaha, Nebraska. He will be fondly missed by his nieces, nephews,cousins and other relative and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, Mary Locks Spears, brother Charles Joseph, Sisters Pernola Spears and Thelma Spears Crow. Visitation at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 410 Solomon Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71302 on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 9:00 am to 10:30 am with religious Service at 11:00 am. Pastor Tom Hamilton, officiating. Entrusted to Gonzaque Williams Mortuary 720 St. James, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 22 to Mar. 24, 2018.
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Spears Family,
I was sadden to hear about the transitioning of your Dad,Husband, Grandfather and family member. What a good, kind legacy that lives on through each of you! He was also ways so kind to me and just a wonderful Christian person. I know he touched many lives and hearts as a devoted Family man, Community leader with schools and Church, serving our country, cooking fabulous meals and just welcoming any and everyone that came in contact with him. Family, its not easy but be blessed with the knowledge that he is truly with the Father in heaven. Love and Blessing...RaMona Alexander and Family

RaMona Alexander

April 5, 2018

Leslie O'Neal & Gwen Faye Williams(Second Evening Star Baptist Church)

Friend

March 28, 2018

Our condolences to you and your family. May God comfort you all during this difficult time.
Leon & Debra Smith & Sons

Leon Smith

March 27, 2018

May time and pray heal your void

Annie Williams

March 26, 2018

Yall have my deepest sympathy

Ronnie Williams

Acquaintance

March 25, 2018

May precious memories sustain you during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will forever be grateful for the love and support the Spears Family showed to the Franklin Family. We love you.

Marie Franklin Lair

Friend

March 24, 2018

TO DADDY SPEARS I AM SO HURTED BY YOU GONE SO SOON DADDY YOU LOVED US AS ALL YOUR CHILDREN WE LOVED YOU AS A DADDY. MISS YOU MACK JOE JR, DEBRA, DR. DEBRIA JOE , MACK JOE III XO YOU DADDY SPEARS ALWAYS IN OUR HEART.

DEBRA JOE

March 23, 2018

May God bless You and family in this time of sorrow

Fredrick Lewis

March 23, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Fredrick Lewis

March 23, 2018

A man is rewarded by the the seeds he plant then the plants he grow and the harvest that yield off those plants. Great is he. GOD Bless

Bobby Corner

March 23, 2018

May the God of comfort bring you the peace that passes all understanding and assurance of His living presence during this time. HEARTFELT PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY.

June Bonhomme

March 23, 2018

Praying you'll be comforted with precious memories and God's presence to care for you in your loss.
We love you.
Ada Dunn--Barbara Dunn Alexander & Family
(Wildwood,Mo)

Barbara Dunn alexander

March 23, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Melvin Houston

March 22, 2018

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