Chuck Spires - Zanesville Ohio

[Nick Reed]

Chuck was David Spires father. Chuck played lead guitar at Doug Rolfe's Gospel Steel Guitar Coventions for many years.


ZANESVILLE Charles S. Spires, 72, of Zanesville, passed away Tuesday November 5, 2013 at Genesis Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born September 8, 1941 in Zanesville a son of the late Roy and Evaline Florence Riley Spires. Chuck was a 1962 graduate of Roseville High School. He had taught music for 51 years, and of that time was the owner/operator of Spires Music in Zanesville since 1967. He was the past president of International Music Association, and won the American Guild of Music Championship for 3 years in a row. Chuck was a part of the inaugural class of inductees into the Muskingum County Country Music Hall of Fame. Chuck is survived by his wife, Lois Head Spires; two sons David Spires of Nashville, TN and Steven Spires of Zanesville; one daughter, Kristen Spires of Columbus; three sisters, Karen Wiseman and Betty (Jack) Norton both of Zanesville, and Leona (Melvin) Ford of Roseville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Leroy, Bill and Robert Spires; two sisters Florence Thorp and Barbara Caton; and one nephew Leroy Spires. Calling hours will be held 2-4 and 6-8 on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the SNOUFFER FUNERAL HOME, 1150 WEST MILITARY ROAD, ZANESVILLE. Funeral services will be held at 11am Friday, November 8, 2013, in the Snouffer Chapel. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. To send a note of condolence to the Spires family go to www.snoufferfuneralhome.com, find us on-- Facebook or call our caring staff at 740-450-8000.

[Roy Rosetta]

Our condolences to Lois, David and Steven and the Spires family for their loss. Chuck was a friend and a great guitar player.
...Roy and Barbara

[pdl20]

My Condolences to the Spires family. I Knew his Dad very well, we both took music lessons at the same studio and I lived in Zanesville also before leaving to play music out of state. Will always remember him. May he rest in GODS LOVING ARMS. Rudy

[Doug Rolfe]

Chuck was an avid supporter of the GSGA shows and played for many years as the lead guitarist in the band. He was always a joy to be around and real blessing to all who came in contact with him. His talents were amazing and an awesome complement to our band. To the Spires family, we say a great big thank you for being a part of the Gospel Steel show for so many years. To David, I know what an influence your dad was to you as you "grew up" in the music world. I know you will miss him greatly. God bless you.

[Rick Troyer]

Indeed Chuck will be missed. A great musician and person. His legacy will live on in his sons and all the many students he has influenced.
Chuck played almost all of the Hummingbird shows in Ohio. We were honored to have him.
Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to the family. Go rest high. Rick

[Bob Cox]

I always enjoyed Chucks guitar playing and had the pleasure of performing with chuck on one of the Knoxville shows that Stoney had . Chuck's guitar playing was absolutely wonderful and he could bring out some wonderful tone on stage. He will be missed and may Chucks family be comforted as they go thru a very trying time. God Bless you all

[Fred Justice]

I hate to hear that, I met Chuck only once at the Indy Gospel Show one year.
I really liked Chuck and had a lot of respect for him.
R.I.P. Brother.

[Benton Allen]

I'm truly sorry hear of Chuck's passing. I met Chuck in Indianapolis a few years ago while he was playing lead for the GSGA show. He was a great lead man, and a very nice guy. I feel so sorry for David and the family. I know he will be greatly missed.
Benton

[Ron Page]

Sincere condolences to David and the rest of Chuck's family.