Funeral services for Al Cade "Daddy Cade" Spann, 91, of Marshall will be held at 10:00a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2017 in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home with Bro. David Rice officiating. There will be a visitation from 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m., Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Downs Funeral Home.  He passed away July 21, 2017 in Marshall.

Alfred Cade Spann was born July 7, 1926 in Gilmer, Texas to Tip O. Span, Sr. and Cleo P. Gurley Spann. He joined the U.S. Navy in November of 1943, and proudly served his country during WWII.   He married Gaynell Robbins on October 24, 2009 in California. He was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church where he served faithfully as a Deacon.  He loved mechanical work and helping others. He also loved gardening, telling stories of the "old days & times", especially about his time in the Navy.  After his military career, Al continued to serve his country as a fire fighter.  He enjoyed traveling with his family; Alaska and Colorado where among their favorite places to visit. While there they enjoyed hunting, fishing and the beauty of God's creation.

Survivors include his wife, Gaynell "Gail" Spann; daughter, Pamela Black & husband, Dale; son, Matt Peacock & wife, LeeAnn; sister-in-law, Sandy Spann; four grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, and many other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tip, Sr. & Cleo Spann; his first wife of 53 years, Kay Spann; two brothers, Eugene Spann and Tip Spann

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Crossroads Baptist Church Building Fund.

Pallbearers will be Tom Swirchack, James Pieper, Don Everett, Terry Gresham, Frank Tomlson, and John Pritchard. Honorary Pallbearers are all the members of Crossroads Baptist Church.