Paul Thurman Spear, 80, of Newtown, passed away at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in his home, following his failing health, with his daughters by his side.
Paul was born Jan. 13, 1946, at home in Newtown. He was the son of the late Rumzie Irvin and Mary Agnes (Clark) Spear. He was a life resident of Newtown, attending Richland Township School. He formerly worked at Harrison Steel Castings Company in Attica and later worked at Wabash National in Lafayette until his retirement.
Paul was a member of the Prairie Chapel Church near Hillsboro. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Crawfordsville. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandchildren. More recently he enjoyed singing karaoke to Johnny Cash songs. He was an avid I.U. and Fountain Central High School sports fan. On Dec. 26, 1964, Paul married Linda Marie Lucas in the Williamsport Christian Church. Linda preceded him in death on Aug.19, 2020.
Paul leaves behind his two daughters, Connie (David) Scott, Wingate, and Missy (Scott) Mitchell, Attica; brother James Spear, Markle, Indiana; six grandchildren, Jesse (Hannah) Scott, Brittany (Josh) Branam, Dillon (Kristen) Scott, Clayton (Bethany) Scott, Andrew (Shelby) Mitchell and Katelyn (Hesston) Helms; and 13 great-grandchildren, Olive, David, Caleb, Isabella, Teagan, Sadie, Emery, Haisley, Harper, Shay, Colton, Maddie and Brylee.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Herman, Victor and Rumzie Spear; sister Mary Lucas; half-brother Walter Spear; and half-sister Nell Spear Nelson.
Friends may call at Maus Funeral Home, Attica, on Friday, July 3 from 11 a.m until the service time at 1 p.m., with Pastor Johnny Booth officiating. Burial will follow in the Newtown Cemetery, Newtown. Memorial contributions may be made to the Prairie Chapel Church or the Mellott Volunteer Fire Department.
Condolences may be sent online to www.mausfuneralhome.com.
