Gerald D. Spears, 82, of Clayton By Submitted by funeral home | May 14, 2021 at 6:58 PM EDT - Updated May 14 at 6:58 PM Gerald D. Spears, 82, passed away Sunday evening, May 9th, 2021 at River Hospital. (Source: Funeral Home)
CLAYTON, N.Y. (WWNY) - Gerald D. Spears, 82, passed away Sunday evening, May 9th, 2021 at River Hospital. His memorial service will be held Sunday May 23rd, 2021 at River Community Church, Clayton. Calling hours at 2:00 with services to follow at 3:00 with Pastors Sara Flack and Thomas Augliano officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to North Country Cremation Service, Chaumont.
Jerry was born August 11, 1938 in Chicago Illinois. He was the son of Morgan Spears and Florence Parker. He served 11 years of active duty in the US Navy and was honorably discharged on April 16th 1996 with the rank of E-5 Boiler Tender. He served 11 years reserve duty with construction battalion “Seabee” Unit RNMCB 25, Detachment 02 out of Rock Island, IL from 1982