He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend O.L. and Clara M. Spears.
Left to cherish is memory is his loving wife of 39 years, Vicki L. Spears; children, Robert L. Spears Jr. (MiMi), Debra McClure, Phyllis R. Spears (Michael Hessig), Debbie Crace (Adrian), and Jason O'Connor; grandchildren, Richard, Jennifer, Robert L. III, Alyssia, and Christopher; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Keith V. Spears (Mary).
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 12 pm at Evergreen Funeral Home Dignity Chapel with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 2 pm-8 pm at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in memory of Bobby can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.