Rev. James Henry Spear

Rev. James Spear

Funeral Service for Rev. James Henry Spear Jr. of Annona, Texas, passed away, January 26, 2015 in Paris Regional Medical Center, Paris TX will be Saturday, January 31, at 11:00 A.M. at Zion Traveler Baptist Church, 501 S. Walnut Street, Clarksville, TX. Interment will be in Fairground Cemetery, Clarksville, TX, Rev. P.A. Porchia Officiating.

Family will receive friends from 6 pm to 7pm Friday at Citizens Funeral Home Chapel.

Under the direction of Citizens Funeral Home, 500 E. Church St, Clarksville, TX. Condolences may be made at www.citizensfuneralhome.com

James Henry Spear Jr. was born July 9, 1956 to the union of the late James H Spear and Eunice M. Spear. He lived in Detroit Michigan. After graduation, he enlisted into the United States Marines for three years. He later moved to Texas where he met Dorothy M. Duty in 1992 and they later married.
He united with Zion Traveler Baptist Church and became a deacon and later was ordained a minister under the leadership of Rev. P.A. Porchia
James was a truck driver for Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation and also worked at Philip’s Industries. He enjoyed watching television and eating “hot dogs”. Also spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Cathy Anderson; and one brother, Anthony Spear.

Left to cherish memories are:
Wife: Dorothy Spear, Annona, Texas
Children: Brian Duty, Irving, TX
Trent Duty, San Antonio, TX
Rachell Duty, Little Rock AR
Brother: Vernon Spear, Detroit, MI
Aunt: Lois Williams, Avery, TX
Uncles: Edmond Spear, Detroit, MI
Rev. David Burks, Okmulgee. OK
Brothers-in-law: Willie Anderson, Avery, TX
Lonza Duty Jr, Dallas, TX
Sisters-in-law: Mary Jones, Dallas, TX
Jo Baker, Clarksville, TX
6 grandchildren, host of nieces, nephews and other family and friends