George Spires

George E. Spires, II, born Nov. 5, 1930, in Lake Butler Fl., to parents Eurie and Mabel Spires, died peacefully, in the arms of his loving family on Sept. 3rd, 2014.
He is survived by his loving wife Shirley Ann, of 61 years and two sons: Mark Spires wife Pat of Naples, Fl., Stephen Spires wife Anne of Ocala, Fl., daughter Cheryl Boylan and husband, Kevin of Orlando, Fl. Four grandchildren: Rebecca Swanson and husband D.J. of Debary, Fl. Stephanie Spires and Chelsea Spires of Ocala, and one grandson, Travis, of Ocala, Fl., and brother, James Spires wife Annette of Immokalee, Fl.
George served in the US Air Force for 27 years retiring as Colonel. He served in England, Germany, Korea, Thailand, Italy and Vietnam. He was a member of the Rio Pinar Country Club, serving as President and was an avid golfer as well as a bridge and poker player. He was a member of St. Stephens Presbyterian Church. After retirement from the AF, he was coowner of Castle Construction Co. Following his retirement from there, he and Shirley traveled all over the world and enjoyed many cruises with family. George was a role model for his grandchildren and a true friend and expert in helping friends with their computer skills. Viewing will be held on Sat., Sept. 6th from 10AM until time of service at 11AM, at St. Stephens Presbyterian Church on Lake Underhill Rd. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cornerstone Hospice. Arrangements are handled by Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Rd. 4078982561.

Visitation

St Stephen Presbyterian Church
8601 Lake Underhill Road
Orlando, FL  32825
Saturday, September 6, 2014
10:00am

Service

Funeral Service

St. Stephen Presbyterian Church
8601 Lake Underhill Road
Orlando, FL  32825
Saturday, September 6, 2014
11:00am

Cemetery

Florida National Cemetery
6502 SW 102nd Avenue
Bushnell, FL  33513

Memorial Contributions

http://www.cshospice.org/
Orlando, FL  32809