Lendon Elton Spivey, a.k.a. “Mayor” and “Putnam Blue Bird,” age 88, of Carthage, died Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Peak Resources after a brief period of declining health.
Born at home in Putnam, he was one of 12 children born to the late John Calvin Madison Spivey and Sadie Brady Spivey on June 6, 1938. He joined the US Army at age 17 and served our country for four years. After returning home, he worked in textiles and later operated two different gas stations before starting Spivey’s Garage and Wrecker Service in 1977. In 2008, he retired and turned the business over to his grandson Jasper.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Britt Spivey; son, Ricky Spivey; grandson, Cooper Spivey; and 10 of his siblings.
He is survived by his daughter, Linda Spivey Taylor (Terry); son, Johnny Spivey (Tara); daughter-in-law, Sandra Spivey; sister, Maxine Spivey Tippett; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Putnam Friends Church on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor James Brewer officiating. Burial will follow at the home.
Services are entrusted to Fry & Prickett Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com.
