Deacon Columbus Allen Speller Sr. Obituary

Columbus Allen Speller Sr. of Virginia Beach, Virginia entered eternal rest on the afternoon of January 31, 2023.

He was born October 12, 1953, to the late Anna Haynes Hargrove and James Speller Sr. Along with his parents, Columbus is preceded in death by his brother George Speller, grandsons; Ashton Goodman, Keyon Turner; and sister Sherry Walton. He was a proud husband, father, and grandpa. He was adored and inspired so many with his kind and ambitious heart.

Educated through the Chesapeake school system, the "country boy" realized early on his need to succeed. Being an innovator and professional in every career field he chose. He was known as the "body man" painting cars until 1989 when he sprung back into the entertainment industry. He then became a recording artist and most recently a television producer until his health started to decline in early 2000.

Columbus received many awards for his work and involvement with various national record labels. In 2017, Columbus became an ordained Deacon.

He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted wife of 49 years Evangelist Barbara Speller, five children; Tashondi Waverly (Robert), April Speller, Columbus Speller Jr., Kandi Billups (Toby), Brandy Brown (Leroy); grandchildren: Kaneii, Brittany, Amaya, Dylan, Tyler, Camille, Liam and Autumn;.

Siblings in no order; James E Speller Jr., George Speller (Kimberly), Ray Speller (Shirley), Greg Speller, Greta Felton (James), Marcell Hargrove (Claudia), James Speller, Thomaseine King (Don), Kathy Boone Manley, Cynthia Lassiter (Bobby), Melvine Walker (Roderick), Dianne Johnson (Sylvester) Nicole Walton, Brett Walton, Annette John (St. Clair); uncles Jesse Speller and Robert Speller, and a host of other relatives and devoted friends who will miss him dearly.

Heavenly Father, bring us peace as we mourn. We trust in your comfort; we trust in your love.