I ask that you hold the family of my very good friend and broadcast partner "The Fight Doctor" Jerome Spears in your thoughts and prayers. Jerome's mother, Irene C. Spears, passed away early this morning after a long illness.
Funeral arrangements are forthcoming, but Jerome asked me to let the Beltway Boxing community know about this situation.
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My deepest condolences to you and your family Jerome :(
Fight Doctor,
All I can say is you know I think you're one of the greatest and my thoughts are with you today. My deepest sympathies, as well. Be strong, old friend. -- John Scheinman
Jerome - my families thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Scott Wagner
Jerome & Family,
Deepest sympathy from us to you.
ten count...we're out!!!
Art Cage & Family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
-Tony "Mo Better" Jeter and the Better Promotions Team
Jerome you have my deepest condolences to you and your family be strong my Brother.. J.D. Brown
Jerome may God bless you and your family,at the time of your lost, You have the Pettwayfamily,the Mr. Mack Lewis Family & Foundation's Deepest Condolences. We will keep you in our prayers, also theirs no hurt or sorrow GOD can't heal.
May God continue to be with you.
Vincent Pettway & Family
To all who have expressed kind words (via Gary’s Blog – Boxing Along The Beltway -, phones calls, e-mails, visits) and sent their well wishes and prayers from near and far, my (and my family’s) way during this difficult time, I deeply appreciate it. My Mother (Irene C. Spears) successfully raised five children and played a significant role in the many grand and great-grand children who followed. She loved and was very active in her church (St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic – in West Baltimore), as well as the neighborhood, Hanlon Improvement Association for many, many years.
She was not beaten by cancer. In my mind, this was an ending via GSC (GOD Stops Contest). No way could this remotely be considered a TKO, because this fighter (my Mom) fought the GOOD FIGHT, until GOD told her that her work here was done and that it was time to come home. WELL DONE MOM, WELL DONE! We will all love and miss you. You taught us well. We will carry on and continue to make you proud.
During your 80+ years you had such a tremendously positive impact on all you touched. You are in a better place now.
This ten count is for YOU.
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!
Ten Count – You’re Done!
REST IN PEACE
The Fight Doctor (Jerome Vincent Spears)
There will be a viewing of her body on Tuesday, July 1st, 2008, at the Joseph L. Russ Funeral Home, 2222 W. North Ave., Baltimore, MD 21216, (410) 523-3361, from 5 to 8pm. The wake (9am), followed by the service (10am) will be held the next day, Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008, at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, 3301 Windsor Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216,
(410) 624-3600. The burial will take place immediately after the service, at the Baltimore National Cemetery, 5501 Frederick Ave, Baltimore, MD 21228, (410) 644-9696, where she will be laid next to her husband (Clarence N. Spears, Sr, a WWII Veteran), who preceded her in death over 47 years ago.
"Mom and Dad, together once again!"
The Spears Family will return to the St. Cecilia’s Church Hall for food after the burial (all are welcome).
Jerome,
Prayers to you and yours, from me and mine.
Stay strong my cousin,
Greg Lee
FD,
I just heard the news and my deepest condolences to you and your family...
"Bad" Brad Berkwitt
My comments at my Mom's service on July 2, 2008
Thanks again to all for your support!
Fight Doctor (JVS)
_______________________________
I’m Thinking About
2 July 2008 Hanover, MD
I’m thinking about a lot
I’m thinking about everything and everybody
(“No Rhyme – No Reason”)
I’m thinking about The Tower of Power’s
“SO VERY HARD TO GO”
I’m thinking about Prince’s “PURLE RAIN”
I’m thinking about “A Special Lady” who had us all - “Sittin’ on Top of the World”!
I’m thinking while I was running this morning how the great All-American Jim Thorp, use to just get out and RUN when he had a lot on his mind
I’m thinking about James “Buster” Douglas in Tokyo fighting for the title against a guy named “Iron” Mike Tyson
**(after surviving an 8th round knock down by just beating the ten-count, Douglas, motivated and inspired by the recent passing of his Mother, went on to score one of the greatest upsets in boxing history by knocking out Tyson in the 10th).**
I’m thinking about Quincy Jones and wondering why “Everything Must Change”
I’m thinking about 80 and a half wonderful, productive years; and not one of them wasted!
I’m thinking about the young smooth voice of Dionne Warwick saying “a little Prayer (Mom) for YOU”!
I’m thinking about your courage and strength, after losing your husband 47 years ago, while in your early 30s. You pushed on with your young family of five_and to this day - The Hills are still alive with “the Sounds of Music”.
I’m thinking about Luther –“dancing with his
Father”, sharing the floor with YOU, dancing with DAD! *(back in the day, Mama loved to dance!!)*
I’m thinking about Philippe’ Wynne and the Spinners singing to “Sadie”and YOU!!
I’m thinking about Burt Bacharach and his lyric –“What’s it all about ALFIE”.
I’m thinking about Donny Hathaway’s “Take it from me someday we’ll ALL BE FREE!”
I’m thinking about Earth, Wind, and Fire and the Sounds of Blackness – “Just Keep Your Head To the Sky”
(Family - Just keep your head to the sky)
(Friends - Just keep your head to the sky)
MOM
– REST IN PEACE –
Your work here is DONE!
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