Donnie C. Spears, 67, of Burkesville, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the Cumberland County Hospital Emergency Room. He was born on June 20, 1957 in Cumberland County to Wilma Spears Dyer Watson and the late Walter Franklin Dyer. Donnie was an employee of 4-S Lumber Company and was a member of Centerpoint Church.
In addition to his father, Mr. Spears was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Cecil & Mattie Bell Spears and Jeff & Macie Dyer; a stepdaughter, Hadley Hardin; and his best friend and uncle, Shelby Spears.
Survivors include his wife, Amanda Moore Spears of Burkesville; his mother, Wilma Dyer Watson of Burkesville; two daughters, Brandy Held (Dan) of Columbia and Jennifer Nicki Spears of Marrowbone; four sons, Ethan Spears of Burkesville, Luke Spears and Logan Spears both of Louisville, and Dakota Moore (Katelyn); one brother: Ricky Dyer (Darline) of Burkesville; his father-in-law & mother-in-law, Ray & Barbara Moore of Marrowbone; six grandchildren, Bohdi Held, Paige Held, Triston Capshaw, Amber McInteer, Annzley Shaw and Heavenleigh Moore; three great-grandchildren: Rylee Held, Easton Young, and Hudson Kai Burns; special nephews: Michael Spears & Richard Dyer and special nieces, Ellie Moore & Emma Moore; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Spears were held Monday at Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home in Burkesville with burial in Mud Camp Cemetery.
Ballou & Stotts Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.