Marion P. Spear, 82, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 19th at First Baptist Church, Oak Grove; burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until service time at the church.
Marion was born December 6, 1933, in Louisburg, Missouri, the son of Joseph E. and Nora A. (Harris) Spear. He owned Spear Excavating & Construction and was a member of the 101 Operating Engineer Union. Marion was also a member of First Baptist Church and Masonic Lodge #324. He enjoyed gardening and horses, and especially loved his family and grandchildren.
Marion was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Merlee and Wanda; and two brothers, Edward and Dennis.
His survivors include his wife, Rosalie Spear of the home; daughter, Carol Spear of Oak Grove; two sons: Micheal Spear (Bernita) of Richmond MO, and Larry Spear of Oak Grove; one brother, Joe Spear of Pleasant Hope, MO; four grandchildren: Brad Spear, April Dalen, Lindy Burk, and Micheal Spear; five great-grandchildren: Katie Spear, Becca Harris, Hunter Spear, Addison Burk, and Carson Burk; and one great great-grandchild, Bowen Harris.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
John Humphrey
2 Nov 2020Rosalie, Glenda and I are so sorry to learn of Marion’s passing. The two of you were the first one’s we met in our move to Oak Grove. Our prayers are with you and your family. ~ John Humphrey