John H. Spears, Sr.
A US army veteran and a resident of New Orleans, he departed this life Tuesday
August 6, 2013 at age 83.
Visitation at True Vine Baptist Church, 2008 Marigny St., New Orleans, Rev. Jean Jacque, pastor from 5 pm to 6:30 pm, Friday, August 16, 2013. Wake service will follow from 7 pm to 9 pm.
Religious service at Turner Chapel AME Church, 874 Turner Chapel Rd., Greensburg, LA,
Rev. Carolyn Habersham, pastor at 1 pm Saturday. Interment in Turner Chapel Cemetery, Greensburg, LA.
Survived by his children, Linda Spears Irby of Detroit, Michigan; Darlene Neapollioun,
Angela Brookins and John H. Spears, Jr. all of New Orleans and John L. Spears of Los Angeles.
Preceded in death by his daughter, Vanessa R. Jordan.