John Earl Spikes

John Earl Spikes, 56, of Groves, Texas passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital in Webster, Texas.

He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on March 27, 1965 to Joe Spikes and Jessie Powell Spikes.

John was a lifelong area resident and was employed as a mechanic at Buckner Rental Service for seven years and then worked for the City of Groves as a supervisor for fifteen years. He was a talented and gifted mechanic. John was a member of First Baptist church where he enjoyed his Adult 5 Sunday School and serving the Lord. He enjoyed racing dirt cars and riding his motorcycles...but most of all, spending time with family and friends.

John was a humble man that was generous, kind and loving. He took pride in his work and always made sure things were done right. He worked hard and with dedication. John loved everyone and wanted everyone to be happy. He will be missed by many.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Groves with Dr. Joe Worley officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

John was preceded in death by his father, Joe Spikes; mother, Jessie Spikes; brother, James Spikes and first wife Kathy Spikes.

He is survived by his loving wife, Natalie McWaters Spikes, whom he loved dearly; his beloved Godsons Isacc and Lucas Anderson of Groves; brothers, Jay Spikes of Groves, Jeffrey Spikes and wife Odessa of Groves and Jerry Spikes of Little Cypress and many loving nieces and nephews.