Mr. James Junior Speer, age 75, of Gaylesville, AL died Friday, December 14, 2012 at his residence.

Mr. Speer was born October 11, 1937 in Cherokee, AL, the son of the late Jim Speer and Maggie Henderson Speer.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Joyce Speer, daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Dan Hicks, of Pisgah, Al; Christy and Lane Bailey, Debra and Darron Hamilton, of Gaylesville, AL; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Brandy Speer, of Gaylesville, AL; 7 Grandchildren.

Graveside and interment services for Mr. Speer will be held at 2:30 p. m. EST Monday, December 17, 2012 at the Union Hill Cemetery, Gaylesville, AL, with Rev. Mike Edwards officiating.

Active pallbearers will be Larry Speer, Dan Hicks, Lane Bailey, Darren Hamilton, Joe Cochran, Joey Hicks, Brody Bailey.

Mr. Speer will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p. m EST Monday, December 17, 2012.