Mr. Hosea Speed, Sr., 86, of 119 Terrace Lane in Anderson, SC, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at his home.

Deacon Speed was a member of Generostee Baptist Church, where he served on the Deacon's Ministry, a former Teacher of Bible Study, and a former Superintendent of Sunday Sunday.  He also retired from BASF and was an Army Veteran.

He is survived by his three daughters, Ranzella Greenlee of Anderson, SC, Elaine Speed of Iva, SC, and Felicia Speed of Piedmont, SC; three sons, Roosevelt Speed, Hosea Speed, Jr., and Orlando Speed all of Anderson, SC; two sisters, Estella Speed Arnold (the late Rev. Jesse Arnold) of Anderson, SC and Tecora Speed Giles (the late Benjamin Giles) of Starr, SC; thirteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Latimer Speed; parents, Jahue and Geneva Gilliard Speed; one daughter, Lida Bell Speed; and two brothers, Walter Speed and Samuel Speed.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Generostee Baptist Church (Starr, SC).  The interment will follow at New Silverbrook Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.

The family is at the home, 119 Terrace Lane Anderson, SC 29621.

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