Roland E. “Goose” Spearman, 80, of Lacy Lakeview, passed away Saturday, September 1st at a local hospital.
Funeral Services: 10AM Saturday, September 8th at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Park.
Visitation: 6 to 8PM Friday, September 7th at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Goose was born March 12, 1938 in Waco to Jack and Clara (Turner) Spearman. After serving his country in Japan he returned home and married the love of his life Linda Kinsey on August 28, 1965. He worked for Owens Illinois Glass Plant for 34 years. He coached Lakeview Little League for 13 years. He enjoyed camping and fishing, but always looked forward to visiting the casinos. He was a charter member of Connally Free Will Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Myrtie Lee Goedeke; twin sister, Jinnie Perkins; and infant daughter, Kathleen (our Kathy).
Survivors include wife of 53 years, Linda Spearman; daughters, Pamela Simons, Sue Sparkman and friend Bobby Duke, Angie Bennett and husband Jay; son, Roy Spearman; son-in-law, Robert Sparkman; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; brother, W.S. Spearman; and numerous other relatives.
The family would like to acknowledge a special thank you to Mike and Marcia Gouttiere for always being there and for being such good friends.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Contact information:
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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My sincere condolences. There are no words that will ease the pain. Just knowing how wonderful of a man Uncle Gene was gives me a wonderful feeling knowing he is in God’s home now and we will all meet again. My prayers are with all of you. I love you all.
Our thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort are with the family during this difficult time.
Pam, I was very sorry to hear of your loss.
My Papaw was an amazing man and loved more than any words can describe by all of my family. We will miss him so much but we will also make sure he lives on through memories we share and pass on to those who aren’t fortunate enough to have had the chance to meet him. To my family, I love you all and am here if any of you need or want anything. Just call me.
My prayers are with all of his family, he was a wonderful man that I have known my whole life
He will be greatly missed
Im so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences. There are no words that will ease the pain. Just knowing how wonderful of a man Uncle Gene. My prayers are with all of you.My prayers are with all of his family, he was a wonderful man that I have known him and the family over 30 years. You have accecpted me.
He will be greatly missed!! Love you all Aunt Linda Im so sorry.
I am so sorry for your loss, Pam and Sue, your dad was a great man. I always enjoyed talking to him as far bad as my little league days. Linda, I loved running into you and Gene at Walmart and seeing y’all and talking. He will surely be missed and I will be keeping your family in my prayers. RIP Coach.