GAINESVILLE, FLA.—Dr. Phil Spear, a beloved industry leader and a member of the Pest Control Hall of Fame’s Class of 2010, passed away Aug. 28. He was 98.
Spear was not only the then-National Pest Control Association’s (now National Pest Management Association’s, or NPMA’s) technical director for more than 25 years, he also filled in two terms as acting executive director, for six months in 1976-1977 and for nine months in 1977-1978. Upon his retirement from the association in 1980, Spear and his wife, Hazel, moved to Florida, where he became involved with Florida’s associations and research universities.
You can read more about Spear’s life and accomplishments in his Hall of Fame profile here. A link to his obituary is here. Memorial donations may be made to: UUF Foundation, 4225 NW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32605.
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