Daniel R. Spires

By | June 29, 2018

Rev. Daniel R. Spires, age 74 of Ray, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday, June 29, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 19, 1943 in Clark County, Ohio to the late Roy and Caroline Wade Spires. He graduated from Wellston High School in 1962. He enlisted in the US Army and proudly served his country and later retired from IBI.inc of Chillicothe Ohio as a Forman and finish Carpenter. After retirement he enrolled in Soma School of Ministry, of Chillicothe Ohio where he received a bachelor’s Degree of Ministry. He attended the Log Pile Church and devoted his time to studying and learning the Bible. He loved motorcycles and traveling the country with his family.

He is survived by his wife Janice Salts Spires of 54 years, and children: Daniel R. Spires II (Donna), Guy Clifton “Cliff” Spires (Crystal) and Rebecca “Becky” Spires, sister: Melody Ray (Francis), brother: Stephen Spires (Mary Faith), grand children: Kayla Arrowood (Kyle), Cassi Spires, Simon Spires, Elizabeth Spires, Nick Little and Jacob Roach, great grandchildren: Laiken Arrowood and Macie Arrowood, He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and many dear friends and beloved dog ”Gracie”.

Funeral service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home with Rev. Jim McFadden and Rev. Don Fairchild officiating with burial to follow in the Tick Ridge Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home.

Condolences can be emailed to www.mayhew-brownfuneralhome.com