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Ed Spears, 75, of Shawnee, died Friday, April 22, 2016, at St. Anthony Shawnee Hospital.
Edward "Ed" Pat Spears was born December 25, 1940, in Mangum, Oklahoma, to Nelson �Pat� Alexander Spears and Ruby Jewel Williams Spears.
He graduated from Wilson High School in Wilson, Oklahoma, and later from Phillips University in Enid.
He married Mary Doty on July 24, 1964, in Duncan, Oklahoma.
He worked as a District Safety Inspector for Oklahoma Natural Gas for over 30 years until his retirement.
Ed was an accomplished artist whose work appeared in galleries and art shows across the southwestern United States. Ed�s artwork can be found in hundreds of homes and businesses throughout Oklahoma.
One of his passions was volunteering, whether it be providing meals at his church for all types of events or helping with meals for the families mourning the loss of a loved one or preparing sack lunches for youth in the community during the summer. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, and traveling, however his fondest memories came from the times he spent with his greatest treasures who were his wife, children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David Coleman Spears.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Spears of the home; two children, Jennifer Pierce and husband Cleve of Shawnee and Michael Spears and wife Lorrie of Shawnee; four grandchildren, Grayson, Ashley, Parker and Sydnee; and numerous other family members and friends.
Memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 28, at Immanuel Baptist Church.
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