Arca Emmett Spiva, age 75, of Springfield, MO passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Cox Medical Center South, after a long illness.  Arca was born to John Dale Spiva and Edna Bette (Cantrell) Spiva on November 4, 1948, in the state of Arkansas. Arca proudly served in the United States Army in Vietnam. He was a former supervisor for the General Electric Company for many years. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs.

Emmettt was united in marriage to Shirley Spiva who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and four siblings. He is survived by his three daughters, Tammy Tate, Linda Bradley and Todd Forshee, and Brenda Carter; his brother, Larry Conner, and his wife, Shirley; six grandchildren: Clayton, Cerik, Chance, Chasity, Destiny, and Isaac; and one great-grandchild: Theodore.

Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with a burial to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens following the service. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 28, beginning at 5:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. also in the funeral home.

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