Larry James Spears Sr. “Scubby” was born on January 27th 1956 in Orange, Texas to Johnnie and Millie Spears.
“Scubby” attended West Orange High School where he excelled in his studies as well as on the gridiron. In high school he became well known at the linebacker position where he received many awards and recognitions and graduated alongside his high school sweetheart Veronica “Peggy” Frank in 1974.
Together, “Scubby and Peggy” attended West Texas State University in Amarillo, Texas where they made many lifelong friends and created memories that they will cherish forever. While attending West Texas State, Scubby made quite a name for himself earning several honors and recognitions at the linebacker position for the Buffaloes. In his college football career he was privileged to be a part of two conference championship teams as well as earning MVP honors for his role in their accomplishments . Scubby graduated from WT in 1978 and the young couple then returned to Orange, Texas where they were united in marriage on April 2nd 1979 and gave birth to their son Larry Spears Jr. and daughter Felica Conway.
Scubby was blessed to gain employment with Dupont in 1979 and worked for 36 years with people who were more than just fellow employees, they were family. There are so many stories that he loved to share and exchange with his work family ranging from a good old football tale to a millionth confirmation to the gang about how much he loved his grandbabies.
Our beloved Larry “Scubby” Spears departed his earthly home on the morning of September 23rd 2019. He was preceeded in death by his Father Johnnie Spears Sr., Brothers Wayne Spears and Johnnie Spears Jr. He is survived by his Loving wife of 40 years Veronica , his mother Mrs. Millie Spears his son Larry Jr. (Trisha) Orange, Texas, his daughter Felica (Thomas) Pinehurst, Texas and grandchildren Keontae, Haylee, Kyran, Noah and Lara, brothers Ronnie (Janie)Pflugerville, Texas, Billy Ray (Christina) Grand Prarie, Texas, sisters Ophelia Curtis Humble, Texas, Dorothy Caldwell Austin, Texas, Annie (Darrell) Grand Prarie, Texas, and Cassandra Guillory Grand Prarie, Texas.
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