Funeral services for Charles R. Spillyards, 80, were held November 3 at Fellowship Baptist Churchin Converse with the Rev. Ronnie Sandifer officiating. The burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery in Converse. Charles was born in Converse to Quinton and Lucille Folks Spillyards and passed away in Mansfield. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist church in Converse. Preceding Charles in death was his parents and sister, Gloria Jean Spillyrads. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his sister, Hazel Bourque and husband, Thomas; brother, Walter Hugh Spillyards, Sr.; nephews, Danny Spillyards and companion, Sally Norwood, Walter H. Spillyards, Jr. and wife, Kristy, Donny Spillyard and wife, Margaret, James Bourque and Darren Bourque; niece, Stacey Williams and husband, Mike; a host of great nieces and nephews and special niece Rebecca Norwood and companion Sergio Ebarb. Honoring the life of Charles as pallbearers were John Norwood, Bobby Norwood, Logan Spillyards, Sergio Ebarb, James Ray Campbell and Bryan Jessup. The family would like to express a special thanks to all the staff of DeSoto Retirement and Nell Norwood and staff with Superior Hospice for the love and care. Rose-Neath Funeral Home Mansfield Chapel
July 16, 2026
