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Charles Spears Obituary

Spears, Charles J. 84, entered eternal rest on the morning of January 25, 2014. He was the eldest of six children born to "J.D." and Pearl Gilmore Spears in New Orleans, LA. After graduating from East Feliciana Parish Training High School in 1948, Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He relocated to Chicago, Illinois and on October 10, 1955 he started his career with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) as Conductor, Motorman, Switchman and Instructor and retired with more than 37 years of service. Charles was affiliated with numerous social and civic organizations. He was an advocate for the Metro Seniors serving as Chairman of the Transportation Committee, an active member of Citizens for Action, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 308, South Side "L" and Metropolitan "L" Credit Union Board and the Pensioner where he served as Parliamentarian. Visitation and Services will be held at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, 7262 S. Coles, Chicago, IL. Visitation: January 30th at 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wake and Funeral: January 31st, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Interment Oak Woods Cemetery, 1035 East 67th St., Chicago, IL 60637. Condolences can be sent to Cannon Funeral Home Services, 47 West Polk St., Suite 271, Chicago, IL (773)593-2600 or posted on the website: www.cannonfuneralservices.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 29, 2014.

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March 29, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dorothy Wilson

February 3, 2014

Ceola and Gloria, our prayers are with you and your family at this time in your lives. We pray for traveling grace as you return home.

Love you!
Educators of yesteryear.
Dorothy Wright Wilson, President

February 2, 2014

To the Spears Family,
Please know that I am praying for you at this difficult time. I send my heartfelt sympathy to each of you.
Love,
Ruby Griffin & Abron Griffin Jr.
Pfafftown, NC

Teresa Brown

January 30, 2014

Earth loss is Heaven gain! Rest in the hands of God as your family finds comfort in the Master's arms! Lovingly submitted

y rabon

January 30, 2014

I will always remember Mr. Spears as a kind and gentle soul. Thank you for making me feel welcomed (in your home)each time I visited Adrienne. You will be missed but your legacy will continue to live on. Peace and Blessings to the Spears family. Lovingly, Yvette Rabon

Kenneth Jackson

January 30, 2014

The Spears Family;
We have lost a greatly loved family member.
God saw fit to call one more soldier
home. You will be missed by everyone you have touched through you life, good times and bad times.
Kenneth (Kenny) Jackson BTR

Marian R. King

January 30, 2014

To the Spears Family:
With deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the memories that you shared sustain you and bring you comfort for the future. May God continue to Bless each of you and keep you in His care.

Vanessa

January 30, 2014

I'd like to think you are DJ'ing as all the angels cut a rug, welcoming you home.
Rest In Peace, Uncle Charles

Watch "Dani and Lizzy - Dancing in the sky" on YouTube
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Lemmy & Barbara King

January 30, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Judy Poole

January 29, 2014

My deepest sympathy to. The Spears Family. Look to the hills where our help comes from. Judy Poole & Family

January 29, 2014

May persevering in prayer comfort you and your family. Romans 12:12. N.S.

Cheryl, Sharon, Janice, Dwayne & Stephanie

January 29, 2014

"Uncle Charles, Earth has no sorry that Heaven can not bare. Yes, we will stay on the wall. See you on the other side.

-Pastors Cheryl & Sharon Collins (Atlanta, Georiga)

Rev. Sharon Collins

January 29, 2014

Dorothy Wilson

January 29, 2014

Ceola and Gloria, the prayers of my family are with you at this time in your life. A link in your chain is missing, but you can fill it with the love a memories you shared.

Stay strong in your faith. May God bless each of you.

Dorothy wright Wilson.

Spears Siblings- Family Reunion 2013 in Chicago, IL

Jason Wright

January 29, 2014

Uncle Charles,

We saw you were getting weak and knew that your remaining time with us was short We are thankful that your suffering is over and that your transition was peaceful.

You will be dearly missed by our family. I want to thank you for all of the wonderful memories and supporting me during so many key events in my life. I will miss your sense of humor. You always kept the family laughing about something. As your pastor so eloquently stated in a Facebook post, you were not only tall in stature but in character.

My prayers are with my family during this time. Rest in peace "Unc"

January 29, 2014

To The Spears Family:
We extend our Deepest Sympathy to you at the transition of your brother, Charles.
May your loving memories of him bring you comfort and peace.
Our love and prayers are with you.
Marjorie Spicer and Family
Chicago, Illinois

January 28, 2014

To the Spears family, you have my deepest sympathy. May God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

Nettie Robinson, Southern University, Retired

January 28, 2014

Even loving thoughts like these may somehow not express the sympathy that's with you in this time of loneliness. For the LORD shall comfort...Isaiah 51:3

January 27, 2014

May God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

January 27, 2014

To the Spears family, please accept my condolences. May God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

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9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church

7262 S. Coles , Chicago, IL

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