John Wesley Speer
October 30, 1938 - July 8, 2020
John Wesley Speer, 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the Ralph H. Thompson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. Born in Springfield, SC, he was the son of the late Joseph B. Speer and Sarah Smith Speer. John was a US Army Veteran, worked in sales most of his life and was a member of Hanahan Baptist Church. John is survived by his wife, Shirley Keene Speer; daughters: Becky Bourdess (David) of Martinez, GA, Mary Terry (Brian) of Central, SC and Leah Tripp (Daniel) of Archdale, NC; sons: Mark (Julie) Speer of Braselton, GA, Jonathan (Heather) Speer of Greenville and Joseph (Elizabeth) Speer of Easley; sister: Mary Jackson of Murphy, NC and 17 grandchildren. Along with his parents and 5 sisters, John was predeceased by a son: L/Cpl. Joshua Daniel Speer, USMC and daughter-in-law: Melissa Speer. He will be interred at Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery in Travelers Rest. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Julie Valentine Center, 2905 White Horse Rd., Greenville, SC 29611.
John Wesley Speer, 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the Ralph H. Thompson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC. Born in Springfield, SC, he was the son of the late Joseph B. Speer and Sarah Smith Speer. John was a US Army Veteran,... View Obituary & Service Information