Albert Speer was born to Nathaniel Henry Speer and Lillie E. Bailey. He moved from Lennox to Muse before township, and married Bernice Spears. They had 9 children together, and he was described as a rock for the family. He was gentle and kind compared to his rougher brothers, and was known to be the baby of the family. He put his wife and children first, and enjoyed many happy years of marriage before going onto join the Lord in 1991 from a heart attack. Buried in family cemetery, Muse, Le Flore, Oklahoma next to his wife Bernice, and in row with his brother Ben.
Note: Census shows Speer with parents, and on draft card. After Marriage, adds an "s" on the end, using it as Speers.
Albert Speer living with his parents, Nathaniel Speer and Lillie Speer, and siblings: Year: 1920; Census Place: Muse, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1468; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 113
Albert living with his wife, Bernice, and children: Year: 1940; Census Place: Muse, Le Flore, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03304; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 40-22A
Albert listed as self with Bernice listed as wife: The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Oklahoma, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 476
Albert, Bernice, and son, J. D.: U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Albert's obituary: The Daily Oklahoman; Publication Date: 9/ Jul/ 1991; Publication Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/452965258/?article=878b96f0-8532-4c06-8177-9df936748346&focus=0.5027341,0.838518,0.5997535,0.98
Albert resting with his wife Bernice: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 29 May 2020), memorial page for Albert Speers (14 Dec 1911–8 Jul 1991), Find a Grave Memorial no. 82379209, citing Muse Cemetery, Muse, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, USA ; Maintained by MillieBelle (contributor 46628380) .
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