“If I should die and leave you here a while, be not like others… sore undone, who keep long vigils by the silent dust, and weep…
Mr. James George Spearman, Sr. departed this life on the evening of May 9, 2021. He was born June 6, 1933 in Helena, Arkansas. He was united in marriage to Miss Alice Byrd on September 19, 1959. To this union three children were born. Mr. Spearman moved from Helena Arkansas to Dayton Ohio with his loving mother Mrs. Carrie Lee Spearman and Sister Florrie Brackett many years ago and remained here until he passed away. He was a 1953 graduate of Dunbar High School where he ran track. He was the 1952 City Champ in the 200-yard dash. Mr. Spearman found hope and faith in Christ many years ago and loved reading and discussing the scriptures. When in better health he was known to visit several Baptist churches and the Kingdom Halls throughout Dayton and the surrounding communities. He retired from United States Postal Service.
Mr. Spearman leaves to mourn his passing one son, Mr. James G. Spearman, Jr.; two daughters, Ms. Ja’Kim R. Spearman and Ms. Ja’Wana L. Spearman; and one sister, Mrs. Florrie Brackett. He was Papa to two grandchildren, Malaika A. A. Ivy, James G. Spearman III and Don W. Taylor, III; six great grandchildren, Makiah L. Spearman, Jamaica A. Spearman, Don W. Taylor IV, Nyla Taylor, MaKenzie M. A. McKinney and Kailani Cross; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
James, Daddy, Papa….we will miss you.
….For my sake - turn again to life and smile, nerving thy heart and trembling hand to do something to comfort weaker hearts than thine. Complete these dear unfinished tasks of mine and I, perchance may therein comfort you.” ~Mary Lee Hall
Public visitation will be held from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave., Trotwood, Ohio 45416. Interment: Dayton National Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com; virtual streaming link available.
Virtual streaming:
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