WARREN JOSEPH “BEAR” SPAN

Mr. Warren Joseph “Bear” Span, a native and resident of Patterson, La., passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City, La.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Church of God of Prophecy (1211 Third Street- Patterson, La. ) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and funeral service also Saturday at Church of God of Prophecy at 11 a.m. The interment will take place in Shields Cemetery, Patterson, La.
Mr. Span, is survived by his loving wife, Linda McGuire Span of Patterson, La.; (3) sons, Warren J. Jennings, Carleton McGuire, and Warrell Span, all of Patterson, Louisiana; (2) daughters, Devona McGuire of Patterson, La. and Tameka (Bobby) Birdlow, of Locust Grove, Virginia; (5) brothers, Peter Lewis, Jr. of Verdunville, La., Jerry Lewis of Centerville, La., Johnny Lewis of Jeanerette, La., Tony (Monica) Gibson, and Jimmy (Ruth) Gibson, both of Baldwin, La.; (2) sisters, Elaine (Joseph) Garrison of Franklin, La. and Diane Spain of Centerville, La.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Wanda Grogan; father-in-law, mother-in-law and uncle Larry Lee Pitre.
Officiating Minister Bishop James T. Whitney.
The Otis Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin, La. is in charge of arrangements.