Earl Ward Spellings, 67, passed away on July 18, 2019, in Bartlett, TN.  Mr. Spellings was the owner of Champion Auto Sales and had retired.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Tammy Salinas.  Left to honor  his  memory is his loving wife of 37 years Teresa  Benskin Spellings;  his children, Mandy (Mike) Cooley of Bartlett, TN, Missy (David) Garner of Jackson, TN, Rebecca (Matt) Wilson of Mandeville, LA, Melody (Tim) fuller of Big Lake, MN and one son, Elon (Jessica) Spellings of Bartlett, TN; sisters, Readith Rook of Bartlett, TN, Glenda (Glenn) Downing of Atoka, TN and one brother Roy (Elizabeth) Spellings of Arlington, TN.  Mr. Spellings has been blessed with seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Spelling was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend to everyone who knew him.  He loved his large extended family.  He was an avid racer and car enthusiast. Some of his most memorable times were at the race track with his racing family, especially the time spent with his son. Memorial Service will be held at Forest Hill Funeral Home, East on July 23, 2019, visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 pm with the Memorial service following at 2:00 pm. The family has requested in lieu of flowers please make memorial donations in his name to St Jude's Children's Research Hospital.