It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph M. Spears Sr. of Loogootee, Indiana, born in Shoals, Indiana, who passed away on March 14, 2024, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph M. Spears Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, George Spears and Thursa Spears (Hoke); his sons, Joseph M. Spears Jr., Bobby Joe and Billie Joe Spears; and his close friend Vivian Chipley.

He is survived by : his children, Samantha Jo Thomas (Johnnie Sr.) of Evansville, Tonya Dale Epperson (David) of Hardinsburg, Richelle Lynn Higdon (Aaron) of Kissimmee, Joni Lynne Draper (Dean Holt) of Cave City and Jessie Chipley of Kentucky. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Blake Funeral Homes Inc.