William Rufe “Pappy” Spears, age 87 of Dandridge, TN passed away at Morristown Hamblen Healthcare Systems on Saturday, July 19, 2014. He was a Veteran of the US Navy during World War II, and a retired construction worker. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Spears and daughter, Beverly Spears. He is survived by his children, daughter, Judy Petty; sons, William “Larry” Spears and wife Kathy, and Steven Spears and wife Jeanne; 9 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; also his beloved dog and companion, Daisy. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, 7:00pm at Farrar Funeral Home in White Pine, with the Rev. Tommy Lindsey officiating. Graveside Interment will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 11:00am in Coleman Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 5-7:00pm prior to the funeral service at the funeral home.
Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home, White Pine, 865-674-2441, www.farrarfuneralhome.com