Robert Lee Speaks

Speaks 1935 - 2025

Robert Lee Speaks, 90 of Jayess, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at his residence in Jayess.

He was born June 22, 1935 in Madison County to the late Clifton John Speaks and Gladys Reep Speaks. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by sisters Mable Speaks Hamel, Elsie Speaks Halkowski, Anne Speaks Cowart, Louise Speaks Warner and brothers Angelo Speaks and John Speaks.

A memorial service will be held at Sartinville Church on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Visitation starts at 2PM followed by the service at 3PM. The address is 4 East Sartinville Rd Jayess, MS 39641.

Robert and wife Betty along young children Jim and Melanie, moved to the Jayess area in 1969, after buying a farm and going into the dairy business. As years went on, additional adjoining property was added along with more and more cattle. The dairy operation continued until mid 2006, then transitioned to a beef cattle operation.

Although this was a family business, to Robert it was a dream turned reality through a lot of hard work and long