of Little Rock, AR

January 13, 1947 - August 30, 2023

Donny Ray Spears, 76, of Little Rock passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. He was born in Shreveport, LA on January 13, 1947 to Olive Lillian Rockett Spears and Grayson Lee Spears. He was predeceased by his twin sister, Barbara Roberson; sisters, Florene Keech, Evelyn Hudson and Opal Lee Spears and brothers, Grayson, Ted and James W. (Jake) Spears.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ida Frances Young; daughter, Amy Spears-Schally (Dr. Gordon Schally) of New Orleans; brothers, Jerry (Donna) of Little Rock and Paul (Gwenette) of Ruston, LA; brother-in-law, Mike Young (Phyllis) of Shreveport, LA and numerous nieces and nephews.

Donny graduated from Farmerville High School in Farmerville, LA and attended Louisiana Tech University. He worked primarily in the carpet and carpet transportation industry, retiring from Mohawk Industries as a Regional Safety Manager.

Donny was a devoted caretaker to his wife and a loving and doting father to Amy. He loved telling stories and dad jokes to anyone willing to listen and even those maybe not so willing. He never met a stranger and he would do anything for anyone at anytime.

Donny was a Christian and a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. At the time of his death, he was a member of Pinnacle Valley Church of Christ.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Donny's church home, Pinnacle Church of Christ, 11610 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Ste 103-157 Little Rock, AR 72223.

Donny's funeral service will be 2:00pm Friday, September 1, 2023 in the Chapel of Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 I30, Little Rock, AR with Chuck Monan and John Phillips officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00pm. Entombment will follow at Riverwood Memorial Gardens.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com