L.D. Spain, age 68, passed away at his home after an illness, on Tuesday, June 25, 2013. Born November 6, 1944, in Abilene, Texas, he was a longtime resident of Irving. He will be especially remembered for his devout love of his wife, family, fishing, and most of all, for his eccentric sense of humor. Survivors include his wife, Dody Spain, of Irving; his sisters, Patty Letart, of Irving, and Barbara Zimmerman and husband Granville of Bedford, Texas; his children, Jerry Falkner of Abilene, Joni Dawson and husband Jerry of North Richland Hills, Roxanne Wisniewski and husband Jim of Southlake, Krystal Falkner and partner Sammie Stricklin of Southlake; grandchildren, Tandi Steele, Seth Falkner, Wesley Scroggins, Casey Falkner, Andrew Wisniewski, Alex Wisniewski, Steven Riedel and Jimmy Wisniewski; three great grandchildren, Christian, Kyleigh, and Izzy; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation and funeral services will be held at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving. Visitation: Thursday, June 27, 6:30-8:30pm; and funeral services: Friday, June 28, 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, Irving, Texas.