Melvin Leroy Spears Sr., 82, of Loogootee, passed away at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Loogootee Nursing Center surrounded by his family.
He was born July 20, 1938 to the late George F. and Thursa M. (Hoke) Spears.
Melvin married Carol Boyd on October 6, 1956 and she survives.
He was a devoted husband and father. Melvin loved Loogootee Lions basketball, Purdue University basketball and the St. Louis Cardinals. He enjoyed mushroom hunting and fishing. He also took pride in caring for his farm and animals. He also liked transporting Amish to various appointments.
Melvin was preceded in death by his three children, Kenneth Leroy Spears, Lisa Mae Spears and Diane Spears; parents, George F. and Thursa M. Spears; several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Spears of Loogootee; children, Teri (Jerry) Maddox of Washington, Brenda Hoover of Loogootee, Debbie (Leo) Searl of Washington, Melvin Leroy (Carrie) Spears Jr. of Loogootee and Cathy (Edward) Searl of Loogootee; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Harriette Seals and Joe Spears, both of Loogootee.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2021 at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. Burial will follow in Goodwill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 19, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements were provided by Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.
