06/10/2025
Charles William Spann, Sr., 89, of Center, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Neuville Cemetery in Shelby County. Bro. John Jackson and Bro. Larry Chandler will officiate, assisted by Laresa Livingston.
Born May 6, 1936, in the Neuville Community of Shelby County, Charles is the son of William Robert (Jack) Spann and Julia Isabella Mask Spann. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Charles was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by:
Daughters:
Sandra, and husband, Jack Nichols
Charlene, and husband, Roger Jackson
Son, Charles W. (Chuck) Spann, Jr., and wife, Paula
Grandchildren:
Catherine Spann, and fiancé, Kurtis Cougler
Jodie Miller
Charles W. (Willie) Spann, III, and wife, Angie
Josie B. Seale, and husband, Joe
John Jackson, and wife, Marlisa
Cameron Jackson
Ginger Nichols
Kevin Reeves, and wife, Landry
Great-grandchildren, and truly his best buddies:
Savannah Rose Spann
Nolan B. Seale
Waylon Lee Seale
Joseph Jackson
Anna Lyons
Kenzi Lyons
Russell Reeves
Jackson Reeves
Bradley Reeves
Cadence Reeves
Sister-in-law, Connie Spann
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Enjoying Heaven now with his wife, Rose Mary Spann; grandson, Cade Jackson; parents, William Robert (Jack) Spann and Julia Isabella Mask Spann; sisters, Laverne Sipple, Betty Newton, Laverne Payne, and Glenda Beth (Gussie) Bennett and husband Ferrell; and brother, Fred Alan (Pete) Spann.
Pallbearers will be Roger Jackson, Kevin Reeves, Victor Bryan, Joseph Jackson, Jodie Miller, Willie Spann, Nolan Seale, and Waylon Seale.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Nichols, Savannah Spann, Catherine Spann, Josie Seale, and Maxie Eaves.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Neuville Cemetery, c/o Vivian Conway, 854 FM 2140, Center, Texas 75935.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
