Obituary

Bobby Jack Spears

Age 82, a resident of Summers, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born January 21, 1940 in Cincinnati, Arkansas, the son of Ross and Virginia Madeline (Galbraith) Spears.

Bobby Jack served in the United States Army National Guard and was a volunteer fireman for Lincoln Fire Department for 16 years and Cincinnati Fire Department for 20 years and had served as past Fire Chief.

He was a member of the Summers Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father Ross Spears, his mother Madeline (Gailbraith) Spears Cox Gibson, his step fathers Jack Cox and Gene Gibson, his mother-in-law Ethel Conner Martin Whittenburg, grandson-in-law Clint Jones, great grandson Jaxson Layne Mattox and great granddaughter McKenzie Iris Ann Williams.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years Shirley Jeanne Martin Spears; two sons Martin Jasper Spears and his wife Elizabeth, and Mark Wayne Spears and his wife Christy all of Cincinnati, Arkansas; one daughter Jeannie Williams and her husband Willy of Cane Hill, Arkansas; one brother Bud Cox and his wife Paula of Lincoln, Arkansas; six grandchildren Marsha Spears, Monica Spears (Bradley Sanders), Sara Terrell (Austin), Stephanie Dridi (Sami), Rachel Wilton (Johnathan), and Ross Williams (Hannah); fourteen great grandchildren Sonny Robb, Tanner Robb, Briar Robb, Madison Pagan Cunningham, Nicole Pagan, Mason Pagan, Amberleigh Hale, Joyanna Hale, William Mattox, Lilly Jones, Cashton Jones, Brooklee Roach, Breck Roach, Maggie Wilton and one on the way; five great-great grandchildren Tenzin Robb, Elias Robb, Hadleigh Cunningham, Tucker Cunningham, Rhett Cunningham and one on the way.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 6:00-8:00 PM at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, October 27th, 2022, at Old Union Cemetery in Cincinnati, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the Cincinnati Volunteer Fire Department / Community Building 24088 W Cincinnati Rd., Summers, Arkansas 72769.
Funeral Service

10:00 am
Old Union Cemetery Pavilion.
Visitation

6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Old Union Cemetery
Row 13 24, Space 10
General

Jan 21, 1940

Oct 22, 2022

82

Tributes

Shirley and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfirt through this unbearably difficult time.
Beverely Davenport - Friend
The Galbraith girls send condolences to the family. Prayers for your comfort and peace.
Mary Jane Doyle - Cousin
So sorry to hear this sad news. He was a great friend.
Nell johnston - Friend
Dear Shirley and family, may the Lord give you comfort and peace as you go through these next few days Bobby Jack was always pleasant and always had a kind word Love and prayers Judy
Judy faulkner - Classmate
Shirley,we're so sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts are with you.
Larry and Mary Ann - friends
I am you sorry for your loss. Bobby Jack has always been a inspiration to me. The world was better place with him in it.
Rick Reed - Family friend
I am sorry for your loss, Shirley.
Catherine Hellman - friend
Bobby Jack was one of the true inspiration’s of our time. He will be truly missed.
Roy D Eneks - Cousin
Bobby Jack was such a good man. I am so sorry
Joey Appleby - Family friend
Shirley, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family. He will be greatly missed.
Tanya Eaton - Friend of the family
Shirley and family know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for the loss of such a good man.
Margaret Austin - Neighbor
Shirley and your family, Bobby Jack was a very special man and will be missed by everyone who knew him. I know you and your family will be surrounded by God's comforting love and filled with the peace that only He can give. Love to all
Marilyn A Campbell - church family
Shirley and Family. I’m so sorry for the Loss of Bobby Jack! There were 4 Cousins born the same Year. He was the first and I was the last. I always looked up to him . He always had a big Smile on his Face and he always teased me and I loved that about him. I will miss him a lot. He was a Great man in my book!!
Melba Hornecker - Cousin
Shirley and family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort.
Joyce Bradley - Friend
Shirley and family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort.
Joyce Bradley - Friend
Shirley and family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of at this time. God bless you all . God has another Angel with Him.
CHERYL L DRIGGS-Brown - Friend.
Bobby Jack and Shirley were an inspiration to us all in their kindness and compassion for others . Praying for all their hearts today and the sorrow that comes with giving a loved one back to their Father , Looking forward to that great reunion we will all have one day.
Patty Tyree - Friend
Shirley, Our Hearts and Prayers for you and Family. Bobby Jack was an awesome man and will be missed dearly. His smile and eyes always welcoming. May God Bless you and comfort you. May he Rest In Peace. ????
Jack and Peggy Wood - Cousin
sorry to here about bobby jack god bless you and family
carthel petty - friend
R.I.P Bobby Jack Great man and a good example for others live by for sure
Marvin & Myrtel Risley - friend
Shirley and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Bobby Jack. Praying for God’s comfort and peace at this time… many good memories with you all.
Hannah Lockhart - Friend
Prayers for Shirley, Mark and Spears family.
SHAWN FARRELL - Family by marriage
Marty, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Roy Lee Jackson - Classmate and Friend
This tall drink of water was such a fine man. Shirley you were so bless as was Bobby Jack to have each other. He will be missed by anyone who knew him. There are just too many good things about this man to try to list. God gained a great one.
Glenita Guthrie - Friend
I was shocked to see that Bobby Jack had passed away may GOD be with you all at this time
Blendia Curtis - Family
Shirley and family, thinking of you all and sending you love. Bobby Jack was so loved by so many. We'll all miss his quick smile and kindness. I hope your family can find comfort in happy memories and in one another during this sad time.
Julie Beckman-Key - Family
My deepest condolences Marty. May our Father grant you and your family peace, comfort and happy memories of joyous times of your dad.
Michael Willett - Classmate and friend
My deepest condolences, Shirley and family. I don’t know how you get over the passing of a man like Bobby Jack, but I do know how blessed you all were to have him for 82 years. Besides all of the amazing things he did for the Washington County community and the people in it I think what I will remember most is the way he still loved Shirley wholeheartedly. How his eyes sparkled when he looked at her, and how he liked to tell sweet little “Shirley” stories behind her back. And, speaking of stories - the one about he and his brother getting the gold coins for their friend to metal detect is an all time classic. Rest In Peace, dear Bobby Jack.
Regina Pickard - Family Friend
Shirley and family so sorry for the loss of your husband Bobby Jack Sending love and prayers to you during this time Love Allison
Allison Bond - Friend
Shirley and family so sorry for the loss of your husband Bobby Jack Sending love and prayers to you during this time Love Allison
Allison Bond - Friend
Funeral Service

10:00 am
Old Union Cemetery Pavilion.
Visitation

6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Old Union Cemetery
Row 13 24, Space 10
General

Jan 21, 1940

Oct 22, 2022

82