Birth date: Apr 16, 1924 Death date: Jan 9, 2007
James A. Spears of Decatur completed his journey of 82 years on this earth on Sunday January 7, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Ida Genevieve Smith, Frisky the dog, two sons Capt. Mark A. Spears Kathryn A. of Fort Wor Read Obituary
I miss you Grandpa…keep the light on for me. – Joshua Round Rock, TX US
Dear Spears Family,I'm so greatly sorry to hear of the passing of Mr.Spears. I worked with him at Northwest Christian Campus and thought he was a fun and wonderful teacher and fellow employee. I can't believe he is gone, but we will all see him again someday. God Bless and Take Care!! Bourbonnais, IL US
Mr.Spears was one of the best teachers i ever had and definately one of the most memorable.He always well.. to quote him "kept my head in the game".Il always remember him as one of the most influential teachers of my school days.I send my condolences to the Spears family and and will keep you in my prayers. Decatur, IL US
Thinking of you Gen! Decatur, IL US
Dear Spears Family,I never got the opportunity to meet Mr. Spears, but I'm sure he will be there at the mall helping me in spirit. I never met him, but I heard a lot about him. He indeed liked his job and cared for his co-workers.I also know he cared and had love for his family. This message is for you Jim, you will always be remembered and never forgotten.Love, S/O Stephanie White #7 Hickory Point Mall Security Decatur, IL US
I never got the opportunity to meet Mr. Spears, but I'm sure he will be there at the mall helping me in spirit. I never met him, but I heard a lot about him. He indeed liked his job and cared for his co-workers.I also know he cared and had love for his family. This message is for you Jim, you will always be remembered and never forgotten.Love, S/O Stephanie White #7 Hickory Point Mall Security Decatur, IL US
Dear Spears Family,Mr. Spears was one of my children's teachers at St. Patrick's and is fondly remembered by them. We have often talked about what a great teacher and role model he was to his students and about all the fun they had in his Science classes as well as the mistakes that were made, like when the boys decided to clean the fish tank with soap. Our oldest son would often stop into the mall just to talk with Mr. Spears and would be there forever and never enter a store to shop.He is in our prayers, as are all of the family members. He will be thought of often.Deborah Clark Decatur, IL US
Dear Spears Family,I just wanted to write and let you know that your father in my prayers. He taught me at St. Pat's. He was an outstanding teacher and role model. I am a teacher and assistant principal, and many of the lessons he taught me I teach to my own students. I even use some of his more memorable quotes on my students like, "Don't mess with the bull or you'll get the horns." Take peace in knowing that Jim is with Christ. He will remain in my thoughts, prayers, and most importantly in my school. Dominic Sepich Wheaton, IL US
