Harry Lee Speller, affectionately known as “Gene”, of Norfolk, VA, peacefully transitioned from his earthly life on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Born August 1, 1941, in Windsor, NC, to the late Jimmie and Joanna Speller. Gene was the second youngest of twelve siblings.
A man of wit and profound wisdom, Gene, (aka) “Cigar”, was employed by the Virginia International Terminals, Inc. – ILA Local 1248 for over 25 years where he worked as a crane operator until he retired in 1990.
He was predeceased by his parents, Jimmie and Joanna Speller; one son, Lee Bazemore; six brothers, Uleas Speller, Curtis Speller, George Speller, James Speller, Joe Lewis Speller, and Robert Speller; four sisters, Mary Smallwood, Inez Mayo, Lucille Bryant, and Delphine Speller.
Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of over 21 years, Veora Speller; two sons, Eddie Bunch (Dawn) of Fort Payne, AL, Gene Justice (Shrieka) of Fayetteville, NC; two daughters, Lisa Matthews (Tolbert) of Norfolk, VA, and Joanna Boone of Chesapeake, VA; one brother, Roosevelt Speller of Chesapeake, VA; one sister, Leorie Speller of Portsmouth, VA; sixteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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Ann Greene says
March 16, 2025 at 7:56 amMrs. Veora Barnes Speller & The Speller Family
You have our deepest condolences my Sister on the passing of my Brother-in-law, Harry. He certainly leaves a void.
Ann Greene/Ozell Scott (Bunchie)
Newark, New Jersey
BABYSIS says
March 18, 2025 at 8:49 pmI am so sorry! I will miss you uncle Jean !
Ann Greene says
March 16, 2025 at 7:57 amMrs. Veora Barnes Speller & The Speller Family
You have our deepest condolences my Sister on the passing of my Brother-in-law, Harry. He certainly leaves a void.
Ann Greene/Ozell Scott
Newark, New Jersey
E. Lee Leonard says
March 17, 2025 at 9:56 pmVeora, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I am keeping you in prayer.
James Burden says
March 18, 2025 at 6:23 pmMay the Blessings of the Lord be with the Family