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Joe H. (Papa Joe) Spires, 103, Adair Co., KY native (1920-2024)

Joe Henry "Papa Joe" Spires of Campbellsville passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Bluegrass Way Senior Living in Campbellsville. He was 103 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 2pmCT on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY. Burial will follow in the Roley Cemetery, with full military honors provided by VFW Post 6097.

Visitation will be on Thursday from 10amCT until 2pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


He was born on November 29, 1920, in Knifley, KY to the late Ancil H. and Martha Elizabeth Mings Spires. He was preceded in death by his wives Betty Jean Morgan Spires and Gladys Reece Spires.

Mr. Spires was a member of the Kellyville Community Church and a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Army. He was baptized at the age of 78 and loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mr. Spires became "Papa Joe" 60 years ago when his first grandson was born and has been known by most of the community as that ever since. He enjoyed traveling all over the United States and especially locally to all the small country stores visiting and telling stories.

Survivors include four children Donnie Spires (Wanda) of Campbellsville, KY, Roger Spires of Columbia, KY, Judy Burton (Randall) of Columbia, KY, and Ann Jessee of Bowling Green, KY; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; a sister Imogene Giles of Knifley, KY, two sons-in-law Phillip Burton of Glasgow, KY and Jimmy Sexton of Bowling Green, KY and several nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.

In addition to his parents and wives he was preceded in death by two daughters Gueta Burton and Kathy Sexton, a grandson Tyler Jessee, and eight siblings Junior B. Spires, Beatrice Phipps, William Spires, Robert Spires, Clifton Spires, Lillian Burton, Francis Hancock, and Ivan Spires.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com.


This story was posted on 2024-10-15 14:30:52
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Located one block off the Square at 200 Campbellsville Street in Columbia, KY.
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Established 1922 | 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY 42728 | Jeff Jessie, Owner
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Joe Spires, 103, Adair Co., KY native (1920-2024)



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