Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Speas, George Eldon June 18, 2020
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Hastings Reminder - Saturday July 11, 2020

George Eldon Speas

George Eldon Speas of Woodland, age 88 went to be with his Lord and Savior on 
June 18,2020 from his home where he resided for 48 years.

He was born October 31, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph and Doriene (White) 
Speas Demond. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1949 and then spent  
the next four years in the United States Navy during the Korean War, where he 
was stationed in Japan. When George returned from his military duty, he married 
Nadine Louise Cook on April 30, 1955 at Sebewa Baptist Church. They served 
together in churches form many years. He pastored in the community for over 50 
years, 31 at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church in Woodland. He also spent time 
in sales and served as hospice chaplain for Barry County for over ten years.

He will be remembered for his contagious laugh and strong faith in the Lord that 
proved to be an inspiration to his family, friends and community. We are 
celebrating his entry into heaven, being welcomed by Jesus.He had a wonderful 
life on earth believing, preaching and celebrating the Lord. He is now reaping 
the rewards of a life well lived. GLORY !!!

George was preceded in death, on April 26, 2020, by his wife Nadine (Cook) 
Speas; his parents; his brother, Paul Speas; sister Shirley Faith (Speas)Wilson;
brother-in-law Larry Lepard and brother-in-law, Jerald (Jake) Cook.  

He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Karen (Mark) Rogers of Lake 
Odessa, Jeff (Renee) Speas of Lake Odessa Janneth (James) Hulett of Allendale, 
Beth(Steve)Foltz of Sunfield; sisters, Eileen (Red) McIntyre of Okemos, Sharon 
(Mark) Engle of Battle Creek, Valerie (Ernie) Morgan of Battle Creek; brothers, 
Lonnie Ott and Stephen (Deb) Speas; sister-in-law, Marcia (Rod) Lake of Lake 
Odessa and sister-in-law, Nancy (Eash) Cook of Wolverine, and Joanne (Hall) 
Speas of Fruitland Park, Florida; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and 
many nieces and nephews.

There will be a private graveside, At a later date, a large celebration of life 
for George and Nadine will be open to extended family and friends.

Memorial contributions can be sent to Kilpatrick United Brethren Church.

Additional Comments:
Woodland Cem.

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