Benny Spears' Obituary
Mr. Benny Spears, 47 of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 19, 2005 in Fayetteville. He was born February 5, 1958 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas to Benjamin Eugene and Virginia (Wycoff) Spears.
He attended Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, was a member of Fayetteville - Springdale Elk's Lodge #1987.
Benny was the owner of Herman's Rib House in Fayetteville as well as Outlaw Disco Production where he was the D.J. for many functions around Fayetteville. He also was lead singer and bongo player for the band "The Dead Crows" where he said he had some of the best times of his life.
Benny will be greatly missed by many, many friends from all walks of life. Benny never met a stranger and was always the life of the party. There was never a boring moment when Benny was around, he was larger than life. He was truly a friend to all that met him and we are all suffering the loss of our best friend.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Heather Caitlin Spears.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Conrow Spears, one son Matthew Spears of the home, two daughters, Sarah and Hannah Spears of the home, three brothers, Mark Spears of Tulsa, OK, David Spears and Richard Spears both Ft. Smith, AR, one half sister Judy Luers of Downey, Califonia, one half brother Dick Spears of Arlington, VA, and a very special friend of the family, J.T. Crawley of the home.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville with Reverend J. Anthony Holifield officiating. Private burial service will be held at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville.
Memorials may be made to the Heather Spears Foundation P.O. Box 3057 Fayetteville, AR 72702. This was a foundation that Benny founded in memory of his daughter to benefit kids with scholarships.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.
Visitation Date Time None Visitation Location Service Date Time Wednesday, February 23, 2005 2:00 PM Service Location Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, AR
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