OBITUARY
Francis Lamantia Spivey
December 4, 1971 – February 25, 2015
Francis “Frank” LaMantia Spivey, 43, passed away February 25, 2015. He was born December 4, 1971 in Cleveland Co. to Joyce LaMantia Spivey and the late Kenneth Spivey. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant after 23 years of service. Frank is survived by his father and mother, Dennis and Joyce Helms of Stanley, NC; wife, Suzanne Spivey of Abilene, TX; children, Jennifer Spivey, Christopher Spivey, Michael Dillio-Spivey and Ashley Matas all of Abilene, TX; granddaughter, Alivia Dorsey of Abilene, TX; sisters, Emily Helms and Jennifer Spivey Neal, brother-in-law, Charles Neal; niece, Gianna Neal. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. at New Life Baptist Church on Saturday, March 7, 2015. Reverend Bo Osborne will preside. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Gardens in Mt. Holly, NC with full military honors. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.carothersfuneralhomestanley.com
Memories
Francis Lamantia Spivey
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ADD A MEMORYThomas Rand
August 8, 2018
Sgt Spivey was my shop chief at Dyess AFB. I was a SrA and got to watch him sew on his last rank of MSgt; he was so excited. I remember talking to him at a golfing function where we both volunteered as DDs. Very easy to talk to. I still think of you, Sir, and hope you and your family have found peace. RIP
Michael "Jake" Jacobsen
March 20, 2015
RIP Frank. It was a privilege serving with you.
chris Cheshire
March 13, 2015
Franky was always a great friend. You could always count on him to be there when you needed him. He left a empty void in our hearts and mind ..now I'll remember him in memory like he is still here. Thank you franky for being such a great friend in high school and through the yrs. Rip brother
Cheryl Griggs- Johnson
March 13, 2015
Frankie- you are one of my dearest friends. Thank you for everything you have done for me. I will truly miss you. Your life ended to early. I hope that you have found your peace. This isn't goodbye- this is see ya later.
Frankie's family- I will always be thinking of you all and praying. He gave words of encouragement to many people. He is definitely a great role model.
RIP Frankie - as a fellow veteran I'll take your burdens and carry on for you.
Rob Keaton
March 13, 2015
To my brother, and indeed the greatest friend in which I ever have possessed in life, I hope you have found your peace and serenity. I love you with every ounce of my being brother..I am hurting, I miss you greatly. The world lost a gentle soul and a great man, yet Heaven gained a new angel. God speed and forever rest in peace bro, I love you. Sgt Rob Keaton US Army Retired
Julie Featherstone Jones
March 7, 2015
RIP my dear, sweet friend. You were a kind soul to everyone. You will be missed.
Tim Babb
March 7, 2015
Well done soldier. R.I.P.
March 7, 2015
Rest in peace. Your angel always.
Ann Mulvaney Dover
March 6, 2015
You have always been a kind and caring friend. Will miss you dearly.
March 6, 2015
RIP buddy
Candice Davis Elliott
March 6, 2015
My thoughts are with you all. Frankie will be missed!
Wes Fisher
March 6, 2015
Rest in peace old friend.
Mary Jane Sellers
March 6, 2015
What a wonderful slideshow of photos. Thanks for sharing them with us all! Love, Mary Jane Sellers
March 6, 2015
Dear Joyce & Dennis. I remember Frankie so well as a child. I know that no words can ease your pain but I will be praying that God will ease your heartache and give you peace through your memories. Love, Maryjane
Reg Pinkerton
March 6, 2015
I'm very sorry to hear about your son. I certainly hope God will look over you during this grieving time. It is true we do not have the answers but we must understand God is in control. May God Bless.
Lynn Phillips
March 6, 2015
May you rest in peace cousin... I love you
William Champion
March 5, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are the entire family.
Bill Champion
Kay Crisp McClure
March 5, 2015
I will never forget you Frankie! You were always the sweetest, kindest person. I am so glad we had talked in recent months on Facebook. Thank you for your encouragement. Your time was cut way too short but I am glad you are finally at peace. You will definitely be missed. Thank you for dedicating your adult life to fighting for our freedom. Until we meet again!
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to each one of you who were family members of Frankies. I know how heartbroken you all are. As a lifelong friend from Stanley I am still in disbelief. Hopefully you all will also find peace in the coming days, weeks and months ahead. Frankie was such a great guy and a great friend to so many. Rest In Peace Frankie!
Leslie Beam
March 5, 2015
Frankie was such a sweet guy. Rest in peace, dear friend!
james neal jr
March 5, 2015
Our condolences from James "the flying Mexican" Neal and Keith "bones" Bonaparte.
Diana Lindquester
March 4, 2015
He always seemed to have a smile on his face.
Lynn McSwain
March 4, 2015
I am so saddened by Frankie's passing. He was always so sweet and friendly to everyone. The Helms side of our family has always been close (no matter how far apart physically). Please know that you are all in my prayers now and in the days/weeks/months to come. Lean on God for comfort as only He can get you through. I love you all very much.