Butch Spears

butch spears

July 31, 1952 ~ December 5, 2020

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Arvis “Butch” Richardson Spears, 68, died December 5, 2020. He was born July 31, 1952 in Danville, son of the late Arvil Lee and Avelene Godbey Spears. Butch attended Junction City Schools and graduated from Boyle County High School in 1970. He worked for Matsushita, Montaplast, and retired from Amcor in Nicholasville as a shift technician. He was a member of Mt. Freeman Baptist Church. Butch loved to go fishing, camping, and old cars including restoring a dark blue 1940 Chevy. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Rhonda Greer Spears; two sons, Jason Lee (Telisha) Spears of Harrodsburg and Steven Todd (Ashley) Spears of Perryville; two grandchildren, Ashley Leanne Spears and Emily Michele Spears; two sisters, Anna Carolyn (Bob) Broce of Leesburg, FL and Alice Rebecca (Paul) Smith of Deltona, FL; eight nephews and thirteen nieces; and a beloved dog, Chester. In accordance with the current pandemic regulations there will be a private family only service. Rev. John Kesel will officiate. Pallbearers will be Richard Greer Jr, Jeff Hacker, Don Harris, David Oaks, David Pleasants, and Shaun Charlton. Honorary pallbearers will be Ashley Spears, Emily Spears, Mike Belcher Jr, Daphne Belcher, Regina Ward, Kimberly Goodlet, Kelly Neikirk, Jenny Smith, Lisa Eskridge, Melissa Gross, Lisa Hill, Jackie Greer, Tony DeBoard, and Braylyn Greer. Burial will be in the Junction City Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook and send a Hugs from Home. In accordance with the current pandemic regulations there will be a private family only service.

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  7. Rhonda you and yours sons are in my thoughts and prayers. You two were a beautiful couple who loved and took care of one another. I’m so sorry for your loss.

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  9. Rhonda you and your family are in my prayers. You two had a wonderful love and cared for one another so deeply. So sorry for your loss.

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  15. I worked with Butch for 25+ years. I’m so sorry to hear about his passing! Prayers for his family!!

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  21. Butch and I went to school together class of 1970! Another classmate gone too soon! God bless his family! Debbie Holderman Settles

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  27. Dear Rhonda and family, I am so very sorry to read of Butch’s passing. He was such a nice person. You and your family will enjoy remembered in my daily prayers for peace and comfort. May God’s perpetual light shine upon Butch for all eternity. Sincerely, Eloise Upton Campbell and Leonard

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  28. I will always remember Butch as a friend and coworker. We were on different shifts but whenever we met we would always greet each other. Positive attitude was in his nature. Prayers for his family.

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  30. I was sadden to hear of Butch passing. I worked and fished with Butch for many years. May God Bless him and his family. Larry Cox

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  31. Rhonda, I wish there was more I could do for you. My prayers are with you all, just know I\’ve been thinking about you ever since you messaged me. Love you girl

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  32. I worked with Butch on night shift for several years. We had some good times , Butch was a cut up, he had plenty of fish tales and camping stores. Rest well my friend.

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  33. Rest in peace uncle Butch. Im so sorry Rhonda, I did not know this happened until a few mins ago, and Tony messaged me. So sorry for your loss Rhonda. Prayers for Rhonda, Steven, Jason. Love yall

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