Raymond Spears Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Raymond Spears of Franklin, Kentucky, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 24, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Spears and Fannie Wray Spears; and his brother Samuel Spears of Springfield, TN.. He is survived by: his former wife Jeanie Spears (Cianciolo); his children, Seth Spears, Maria Spears Mumaugh (Matthew), Josh Spears (Bridget), Adam Spears (Mallory), David Spears (Olivia) and Rev. Joseph Spears; his siblings, Wanda Baker, Connie Spears and Kenneth Spears (Jeanette); and his grandchildren, Anthony, Isabella, Joseph, Giovanna, Gabriella, Greta, Alexander, Jemma, Caspian, Oliver, William, Gabriel, Michael, George, Mary Catherine, Philip and Andrew.
Visitation was held on Sunday, July 27th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Johnson Vaughn Phelps Funeral Home (901 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101). A prayer was held on Sunday, July 27th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, July 28th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (434 Church Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101). A burial was held on Monday, July 28th 2025 at the St. Joseph Cemetery (1209 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103).
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Most Holy Redeemer Grade School, Attn: Mary Jo, 1721 Junction St., Detroit, MI 48209.
