Joe Lawrence Spivey Obituary
We bid farewell to Joe Lawrence Spivey (Waco, Texas), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 16, 2026 at the age of 100. Joe touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joe Lawrence Spivey to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rose Ella Norris Spivey and Ivers Patterson Spivey; his siblings, Robert Lee, Lonnie Raymond, David Curtis (Marilyn), Leonard Eugene (Latrelle) and Frances Geraldine Lewis (J. D.); his half-siblings, Lindsey Garland (Iris), Ivers Patterson, Jr. (Ethel), Virgil Coquitt (Juanita), Ethel Jewel Edwards (Lloyd), Mary Lou Etta Coates (Staton) and Ruby Pearl Wheeler (Arley); and his brother-in-law Jesse DeArman, Jr. (Jodie).
He is survived by: his wife Joan DeArman (Waco High School); his daughters, Janet Bennett (Michael) and Jill Janicki (Peter); his grandchildren, Christina Bennett, Elizabeth Shetty (Vittal), Ryan Bennett (Katie) and Jennifer Latinkic (Mitch); his stepgranddaughter Stephanie Holder (William); his great grandchildren, Lewis Shetty and Charles Bennett; his stepgrandchildren, Reid Holder and Brynn Holder; and his sister-in-law Margaret Spivey. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Joe's memory to First Methodist Church of Waco at https://firstwaco.com, or to Joe and Joan Spivey Endowed Scholarship Fund of Baylor University at https://bbis.baylor.edu, or to the charity of your choice.
