September 22, 1962 – December 8, 2024
Danny ‘Bones’ Spires, 62, of Bedford, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at IU Health Hospital, Bloomington.
He was born September 22, 1962, in Bedford, to Shirley (White) Swartz and Robert Spires. Bones was a general contractor, a member of the Bedford Boat and Sportsman Club, and a former member of both the Eagles and Moose Lodges. He enjoyed watching football and NASCAR.
Surviving to cherish Bones’ memory are his brothers, Ricky Spires and David Swartz; sisters Cathy Baker, Kristie Swartz, and Stormi Swartz; aunt Brenda (Larry) Jaggers; uncle Jim White; nieces Emily Spires, April Stidam, and Amber Hanners, along with several nieces and nephews; several cousins; and Allison, Erica, Twila, Jill, and Anetta, whom Bones thought of as his own kids.
Preceding Bones in death were his parents, step-father Claude Swartz, fiancé Marcia Allen; sisters Linda Jamison, Debra Spires, and Donna May; brothers Tony Spires, Bobby Spires, and Randy Swartz; and grandparents, Flora and Hubert White.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Stone City Monuments to help with the cost of engraving.
Bones care, and arrangements have been entrusted to the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.FergusonLee.com.
