Jeremy Alan Spears, 47, of Bethalto, IL, passed away Tues. Oct. 24, 2023 in Bethalto.

He was born June 28, 1976 in Alton, IL to Gary Alan Spears of Bethalto and the late Mary Margaret (Cantrell) Spears.

Jeremy was a U.S. Navy veteran.   Following his military service, he worked as a carpenter with Local #664.  He loved NASCAR.

In addition to his father, he is survived by 3 children: Kara Spears of East Alton, IL, Trenton Spears of Wood River, IL and Kayla Spears of North Carolina; a grandson: Cam Arnold; and a sister: Lindsay Greenlee of Prairieville, LA.

Memorial visitation will be at Paynic Home for Funerals on Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. until services begin at 11 a.m. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.

Arrangements with online information and guestbook through Paynic Home for Funerals may be found at www.paynicfh.com.