William Sam Spears, 90, of Bowling Green, died on Saturday, September 16, 2017 in Wauchula. Sam was born in Wauchula on June 28, 1927 and had been a lifelong resident of Hardee County. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church and the Moose Lodge. Sam served in the U.S. Navy and formerly owned Wauchula Furniture.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Ruby Lee Spears, wife, Delores Spears, and brother, Ray Spears.

Survivors include three daughters, Darline Chandler of Bartow, Robin Williams of Virginia, and Barbara Spears Paugh (James) of Bowling Green; one sister, Betty Henderson (Maurice) of Wauchula; one sister-in-law, Lola Spears of Avon Park; 5 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 6:00 PM Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Davis officiating.