Charles Luther Spivey, Sr., 73 of Pittsboro, NC passed away October 2, 2011 after a valiant fight with cancer.
Survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Ellen Stamey Spivey of the home; sons, Chuck (Kim) of Siler City, Eddie (Jeannie) of Asheboro, and two granddaughters; siblings, David, Peggy, Faye, Janice, Linda and Nancy all of Buncombe County. He was preceded in death by his parents, W. A. and Annie Pruett Spivey.
Charles was a loving husband, father and granddad. His family was the love of his life. He was a faithful member of the Pittsboro Church of the Nazarene, retired from Acme-McCrary in Asheboro, NC and a US Army Veteran. After retirement he enjoyed farming and traveling.
The family will receive friends Monday October 3, 2011 from 6 to 8 PM at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. Other times at the family home.
The funeral will be 11:00 AM Tuesday October 4, 2011 at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Ward officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Charlotte.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Church of the Nazarene, P O Box 1313, Pittsboro, NC 27312.