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Raymond Spears
1921 2017

Raymond Spears

November 29, 1921 — December 7, 2017

Raymond "Red" Spears, 96, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 7, 2017.

He retired from International Union of Operating Engineers Local 181 and was a member for 68 years. R.C. proudly served our country during WWII in the U.S. Navy Seabees South Pacific Campaign and was a member of the Versailles, KY Church of Christ.

R.C. was born on November 29, 1921 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Rell and Ada (Layne) Spears. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Pearl (Cornett) Spears, sisters; Betty, Nettie, Evalena, brothers; William and Broadus.

He is survived by his son, Rell (Dessie) Spears, daughters; Donna Remington, Julia (Paul) Curry, brother Thomas (Thelma) Spears and sister Helen Gilliam. R.C. is also survived by six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and thirteen nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, KY 40243).

His funeral ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 10:00 am at the funeral home with burial to follow at Lawrenceburg Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, KY.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warriors Project.

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