of Hughes, AR
May 28, 1941 - December 10, 2024
Carlton Rudolph Spears passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born to Louis and Maggie Spears of Twist, Arkansas on May 28, 1941. Carlton was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife and the mother of his children, Laverne Leialoha Akina; his second wife, Jo Anne Ryder; brothers, James, Ray, Joe and Sterling Lee; sisters, Ruth and Julia and his son in law, Randy Baioni. Carlton grew up on Miller Plantation in Brickeys, Arkansas and graduated from T.A. Futrall High School in Marianna before enlisting in the United States Navy on August 11, 1961. He was stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and Little Creek, Virginia for most of his naval career and retired after 20 years of decorated service in November 1981. After his naval retirement, Carlton received his AS in Diesel Mechanics from Crowley's Ridge and had multiple careers including Area District Manager for Savings Oil/Dodge Stores, was a tradesman in Ingall's Shipbuilding, a maintenance engineer at a large reality company and Sales Manager at Regional Home Improvement Corporation. After many years of continuous service to local businesses, Carlton retired to spend more time with his family and on his farm in Hughes, AR. Carlton is survived by his sister, Helen Lee of Moro, AR; his daughters, Laverne ''Dabin'' (Gary) Drake of Omaha, NE, Leilani Ann (Matthew) Scucchi of Lake Village, AR, Lorna ''Nunu'' Spears Chennault (Johnny Gustavus) of Marion, AR and his son, Carlton Rudolph ''CR'' (Stacy) Spears II of Hughes, AR; his grandchildren, Mallory (Neal) McCarty of Union, MS, Jennifer (Randy) Thompson of Shipman, VA, Randa Baioni of Tallahassee, FL, Wesley Steele of Hughes, AR and Walker Blankenship (Jessica) of Marion, AR and his only great-grandson, Reece McCarty of Union, MS. Celebration of Life Services will be held on Sunday, December 15th from 3-5 pm at Roller Citizens Funeral Home followed by a graveside service on Monday, December 16th at 2pm at Crittenden Memorial Park. Roller Citizens has charge of arrangements. The family expresses deep and special thanks to all the healthcare providers who have helped and cared for Carlton over the last few years. In Lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial contributions be made to Tunnel to Towers.
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14 Condolence(s)
Janet Cox Lambert
Sunday, December 15, 2024
He was my mother’s (Julia Spears Cox) younger brother. He was often referred to as Boogie or Uncle Boogie! I’ll forever remember those gorgeous blue eyes much like my dad’’s and how he always had a great big smile and hug for me! To all my cousins, I love you much and you are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Patricia Gail Spears Raper
Saturday, December 14, 2024
My Uncle Boogie
He was the best uncle ever! I have so many wonderful memories of him. He sure will be miss. I’m so sorry for y’all loss. I know he went to heaven to be with all his love ones waiting there. Rip fly high
Sheila Mae Figueroa Generalao (Akina)
Friday, December 13, 2024
I am sorry for your loss. He was a very great guy. I know that he will be missed by a lot of family and friends. Aunty Sheila and family (Sheila, Geraldine, Geald Jr., George, Nadine and family's
Mary Ann and Daniel Funderburg
Friday, December 13, 2024
We were so sorry to hear about your loss! Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless and take care!
Ruth Vowell and Ray Mayers
Friday, December 13, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss. Dad are our first loves that will remain in our hearts forever.
Sheila Evalani Akina-Greaves
Friday, December 13, 2024
Our family send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to our Spears cousins. May your memories and love keep and guide you all through this difficult time.
A hui hou Uncle Carl. We will keep you and your ‘Ohana in our hearts.
With Love,
Sheila ‘Pic’ and the Gerald Akina ‘Ohana
Niki edwards
Friday, December 13, 2024
So sorry for y’all’s loss you all are in our prayers
Love Niki and cathie
Delbertkahuli
Friday, December 13, 2024
My deepest condolences to my Spears Ohana RIP uncle Carl
Mary Bertot
Friday, December 13, 2024
Uncle Louis was My Grandmother's Nancy Jones of Earle Arkansas Brother .May God be with You and Your Family at this Time.
Samuel Kawewehi
Thursday, December 12, 2024
RIP Uncle Carl. To my cousins my sincere condolences, may our Lord bless and comfort you all in your time of mourning. May dad find guidance back to our father in heaven and our angels fly along side of him.
Kahuli-Apo ‘Ohana
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Sending our love to you all our Spears ohana. We love you Uncle Carl and you will live on in our hearts. Fly with the rest of our angels.
Love,
Willy, Pio & ‘Ohana
Stacy Spears
Thursday, December 12, 2024
I will never forget you Pops, you loved Kara, Alex and Me like your very own. We will cherish you always. Thank you for everything you ever did for all of us.
Mallory McCarty
Thursday, December 12, 2024
My sweet Pappaw! Love you so!
Laverne Drake
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Dad,
We will miss you but glad you are getting your reward!