Freddie N. Spears
Freddie Nelson Spears, 82, Sharpsville passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Waterford Health Care in Kokomo. He was born on February 14, 1939 in Elwood to William Frank Spears and Nolia (Frazee) Spears. On August 19, 1962 he married Ilo Mae Shively.
Freddie was a 1957 graduate of Sharpsville High School. He was a life-long farmer in Tipton County who loved his work. He lived on his family farm that had been in the family for one hundred and thirty years. He was a lifetime member of the FOP.
Freddie is survived by his wife, two sons William (Bonnie) Spears and Michael Spears; a granddaughter, Skyler (Tyler) Wyrick; a great-grandson Oliver Wyrick; one sister-in-law, Jenny Armstrong; a nephew Benjamin Armstrong and a niece Sonia Armstrong Brown.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a half-brother Benjamin F. Armstrong and a stillborn daughter, Lory Lynn.
In keeping with Freddie’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral service. Private burial will be in the Sharpsville Cemetery. Young-Nichols is assisting the Spears family with Freddie’s arrangements.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Sharpsville Fire & EMS, 158 W. Vine Street, Sharpsville, Indiana, 46068.
Mike, I am so very sorry for your loss. Pray your Mom is doing well, hugs and prayers for you and your family.
Thank you for your thoughts.
Ilo Mae, William, and Michael, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember my cousin Fred fondly as a man with zest for life. Praying for your family.
Fred had many good memories over the years of your family.
Fred had a lot of good memories of your family, you kids were all close in age.
Ilo Mae, William & Bonnie, and Michael, we are so sorry for your loss. We feel a great loss as well. We will truly miss Fred, but will remember all the great times spent together.
Fred had a lot of good memories of you, as kids and the time in FL and the years since, time goes by so quickly.
Yes it does. Florida,….. Laurie just said to Sasha “if not for Fred there would be no Sasha”. Sasha remembers going to your house.
Ilo Mae, William, Bonnie, and Michael. We were saddened to hear of Uncle Fred’s death. I have fond memories of Fred and will miss our phone conversations. You will all be in our prayers.
Thanks for your thoughts and thank goodness for the phone to keep in touch.
Sad to hear about Fred’s passing. I know he was ready for leaving this world and pray for the ones that are left behind. He was a great guy and always brought a smile to my face. Rest in peace Fred.
Thanks for the thoughts.
Ilo Mae, William, and Michael, this is bringing back so many wonderful memories of times we all spent together growing up…. my thoughts and prayers are with you all.. Fred always brought a smile and a story…..
We do have a lot of good memories and I often think of your mother. We played a lot of cards back in the “good old days”.
Ilo Mae, William, Bonnie and Michael,
We are saddened to hear of Uncle Fred’s death.
I have great memories of the times we had together.
I too will miss our phone calls. Rest in Peace Uncle
Fred. We are praying for your family.
Thanks for the thoughts, Fred enjoyed the phone calls.
Ilo Mae, William, and Michael. So sorry for your loss. Your in our prayers.
Thanks for your thoughts.
So very sorry for your loss. Freddy was a great friend.
Thanks for your thoughts.
To Fred Spears’ Family, We are saddened with the loss of your husband, father, grandfather,
and our friend. Fred was a unique person living in a rural community in central Indiana. He
was truly a “True Hoosier Farmer”! He will be missed by many folks.May God give you peace
and comfort. Rex (Phil) and Miriam Bence
We’re so sorry for your loss. Fred was a special man and will be greatly missed. I’ll always remember his laugh- I couldn’t hear it and not feel joy myself! May his memory comfort you all in this time of great sorrow.