Joseph Anthony Spann was born on September 27, 1964, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and passed away on November 15, 2023, at the age of 59, in Salina, Kansas. He was born on September 27, 1964, in Shreveport, La., to Margaret Smith.
Joseph graduated from Airline High School in Bossier City, Louisiana in 1982. He then enlisted in the US Marine Corp in 1982 and was honorably discharged in 1985.
In 1991, Joseph graduated from Louisiana Technical College with his degree in computer technology. He then worked for Microgear in Shreveport.
He enjoyed riding motorcycles and was an online gamer, he also enjoyed watching movies, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, biological father, Joseph Leone and his mother, Margaret Smith, one grandchild, and a niece Kaylee Campbell.
His memories will be forever cherished by his sons; Mikeal Goebel, Joey Spann, and Ezekiel Spann; three grandchildren; three sisters, Wendy Aketun (Robert), Kim Leone Cooper (Allen), and Susan Leone Burkett (Ben); one brother, Ken Wells, and several nieces and nephews.
He will be deeply missed and loved by his family and friends.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Concordia. US Military Honors will be provided by the US Marine Corp. Honor Guard and the Concordia American Legion Post #76 and V.F.W. Post #588.
Memorials are requested to the Disabled American Veterans and may be sent to Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, Kansas, 66901.
Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home is assisting the Spann family with these arrangements, www.chaputbuoy.com