David Alan Spears, 70, of Flintstone, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at his residence.

He was a life-long resident of the Flintstone community and proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. Alan was a truck driver for many years and enjoyed his family and being outdoors. He was a good husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him. Alan is preceded in death by his father, William D. Spears and mother, Freida M. Turner.

Survivors include his wife, Donna S. Spears; daughter, Mary Elizabeth (Brian) Hicks, Charleston, SC, son, David A. (Kerrell) Spears, Flintstone, GA, his greatest joys were his four grandsons, Cole and Nate Hicks, Grayson and Cade Spears and his constant companion little dog, Bradley.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared at lane-southcrestchapel.com

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America, 8719 Colesville Road, Suite 100, Silver Spring, MD 20910,

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

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