Tracy Duane Spears

Death leave a heartache no one can heal

Love leaves a memory no one can steal

On Wednesday, June 20th, 1962 a fifth son was born to the union of Roberts Spears Sr. and the late Collie Mae “Peggy” Spears. Tracy Duane Spears brought joy and delight to the family.  He was dearly loved and embraced by his four older brothers.

Tracy attended school in Albuquerque. As a child, he enjoyed playing and riding bikes with his friends, Cabot, Brian, Clarence, Pierre, Gil, Theo, and many more on Britt Street. They created memories that will always be told. He also enjoyed playing basketball and football at Snow Park in Albuquerque. Tracy often spoke of the fond memories he had spending time at his grandpa and grandma’s home in Victoria, Texas. Tracy graduated from Manzano High School in 1980.

Later in life Tracy met Elaine Joe and he became the very proud father of two sons Duan and Keshan.Tracy made Arizona his home living in Phoenix, Glendale and Buckeye.  Tracy absolutely loved spending time with his sons and helping them to learn how to navigate life. Tracy worked for Fullerform as a welder, a job he loved.

Tracy’s battle with cancer ended Saturday morning March 11, 2023 with his family by his side. As he departed his beloved sons called upon Tracy’s mother, their granny, to guide him to his next arrival.

Tracy is survived by his father, Robert Lee Spears Sr.; two sons, Duan and Keshan Spears; the mother of his children, Elaine;  five brothers, Robert Spears Jr., Arthonia Eugene Spears, Gregory Bernard Spears, and Gerald Anthony Spears; sister-in-law Cathy Spears; his cousin Biltrand Andrews of Austin; seven nephews; one niece; two great nephews; six great nieces; one great great niece; and many many more cousins and friends.

Tracy was preceded in death by his mother Collie Mae Spears, grandparents and an Aunt.

Tracy’s laughter and smile will be missed, yet his memories will live on in our hearts to be shared with one another.

Please join us in celebrating the life of Tracy on March 31, 2023 at Wyoming Chapel at 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 at 1:00 p.m.

Broken Chain

We little knew that morning

That God was going to call your name

In life we loved you dearly.

In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose,

You did not go alone;

For part of us went with you

The day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories,

You love is still our guide

And though we cannot see you,

You are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken,

And nothing seems the same,

But as God calls us one by one

The chain will link again.