Fred Speaks

Fred Alvin Speaks, 91, of New Hope Road, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at his home. He was born on September 1, 1924 and had been a resident of Bluefield for the past 16 years and was of the Methodist faith. He was a veteran of the US Navy and was a member of the VFW, DMV, and American Legion. He was a retired businessman and inventor. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Nadine “Scotty” Speaks and a daughter, Cathy Durham; and a brother, Robert Speaks. Survivors include: Wife: Patricia Call Speaks of Bluefield 2 sons: Robert Speaks of Plano, TX David Speaks and wife Jan of Richardson, TX Daughter: Linda Hurst and husband Roger of Dayton, NV Son in law: Fred Durham of Manassas, VA Memorial services will be conducted on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 3:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Rev. Ken Sprinkle officiating. Military honors will be performed by the Bluefield Post 9696 and the American Legion Post #14. Burial will follow at a later date at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Friends may call on Saturday from 2:00-3:00 PM at the funeral home. Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV 24701 is serving the family.