JAMES “JIM” ROBERT SPEARS

James “Jim” Robert Spears, 85, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, surrounded by his family in his home. He was born in Indianapolis, Ind. on May 19, 1938, to Roy and Mildred (Hammons-Ingulia) Spears.
He attended Eminence High School and proudly served his country in the National Guard. He was a self-proclaimed “doctor of Roofology” and was president/owner of Delta Roofing which he started in 1970. Prior to that he owned a large fruit orchard where he trucked his produce to the Chicago area to sell.
He is survived by his wife, Nona; his two daughters, Lisa (Tom) Wood and Aimee (Dan) Byram; son, James “Jimmy” Robert (Claricia) Spears II; six grandchildren; and his sister, Patricia (Jeff) Ham of Beauford.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Kevin Rinehart.
Visitation and graveside services were held on April 13, at Brookline Church of Christ with burial in Brookline Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to Meadors Funeral Home in Republic.
In lieu of flowers, please make your donation to Brookline Church of Christ.