November 5, 1944 – July 7, 2023

Funeral services for T.J. Speir, Jr. will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 17, 2023 at Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville with Reverend Jacob Crawford, Reverend Tom Jordon, and Philip Robertson officiating. Burial will be in Slay Cemetery, Holloway.

The family requests that visitation be observed at Hixson Brothers, Pineville Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. and continued at the church Monday from 9:00 a.m. until time of service.

Mr. Speir, 78, of Pineville, passed from this life on Friday, July 7, 2023 at his home.

TJ, “Skeeter” Speir was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend. Foremost, he loved his grandkids Mackenzie, Tyler, Kennady and Briley more than anything and attended nearly every event that each participated in. They were his pride and joy. As a son, he took great care of his parents TJ Sr and, especially his mother, Townsend for many years. He loved his brothers, Blackie (Bity)and Mickey (Sharon)and their families. He was involved with ward 11/Dixie youth baseball and softball at Philadelphia ball park for 15+ years. Coaching and providing recreational opportunities for hundreds of kids in our community.

He served the parish as chief sanitarian at the Rapides Parish Health Unit for 33 years, (etc. other boards). As a father, he was the very best role model and example Brad and Brent could ever had. His love and support was never ending for his family. He would help anyone and everyone in need, with a giving heart and a smile on his face. He loved duck hunting, fishing, golf, and mowing Speir Hill.

Lastly and without question, Skeeter was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Ann for 56 years, 11 months and 2 days. He was as honest, as kind, and respected man that ever lived. Those that knew him know this to be true. He always put others ahead of himself in everything he did. The world was a better place with him in it. He will be missed so much by so many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, T.J. Speir, Sr. and Townsend Porter Speir, and brother, Mickey Speir.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Ann Curtis Speir; sons, Brad Speir, and Brent Speir (Melinda); brother, Blackie Speir (Bity); sister-in-law, Sharon Speir; grandchildren, Mackenzie S. Carter (Alex), Kennady Speir, Tyler Speir, and Briley Speir, and numerous other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Holloway Methodist (Slay Cemetery), 182 Denny Rd, Deville, LA 71328.