John A. "jack" Speir

Mr. John A. "Jack" Speir III, age 62 of Hiawassee, Ga, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2007 at North Georgia Medical Center. Mr. Speir was born Saturday, October 21, 1944 in Huntington, WV to the late John Alexander Speir II and the late Frances Carroll Speir. He was a graduate of Marshall University and had worked in the Hospital Industry for many years serving as CFO. Mr. Speir was a U.S Navy veteran. Jack was an avid Golfer, Motorcyclist, Outdoorsman and Sports Fan.

Survivors include: daughter, Tiffany Ann Kinsella of Ireland, daughter, Deborah Renee Henley of Florida, son, John Paul Speir of Georgia, sister, Mary Jane Arvon of West Virginia, sister, Becky Rosso of Virginia, granddaughters, Emily, Grace and Madelyn Kinsella and grandson, Keaton Speir. He is also survived by his much loved friend, Teresa Morris, along with several nieces and nephews, as well as many loving special, friends.

A Memorial service will be held Sunday, January 28, 2007 at 2:00 PM from the Chapel of the Cochran Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12-2, Sunday, January 28.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.