Audis Burton "Speedy" Speed

06/04/1951 - 08/04/2024

Audis Burton "Speedy" Speed, 73, passed away on August 4, 2024, in LaFayette, Alabama. Born on June 4, 1951, in Mobile, Alabama, Speedy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend known for his jovial nature and love for life.

Speedy attended Opelika High School and was known for his hardworking ethics, which he dedicated to providing for his family. He shared a deep bond with his family, often seen picking his sons up from school to enjoy afternoons fishing—a hobby that brought him immense joy throughout his life. Speedy's love for animals was equally evident, with a particular fondness for cats and dogs, which filled his home with warmth and companionship.

He is survived by his wife, Nina Denise Speed; sons, Robert Harold Speed and wife, Kristin Speed and Andrew Lee Speed and wife, Dana Speed; grandchildren, Robert Harold Speed II, Chloe Gabrielle Speed, Wyatt Kirby Speed, Ethan Cole Speed, Emerson Carol Speed; and great-granddaughter, Lily Grace Speed. He is also survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Randy and Debra Sheppard, and sister-in-law, Robbie Teachworth.

Speedy was preceded in death by his mother, Zannie Myra Napp Wilson; stepfather, Bruce Wilson; and grandparents, Mildred L. Napp and Austin L. Napp.

The family invites friends and loved ones to gather in remembrance at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home in Opelika, Alabama. Viewing will be held from 2:00 to 3:45 PM CST on August 11, 2024, followed by a memorial service at 4:00 PM CST. Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family during this time, ensuring Speedy's memory is honored in accordance with his and the family's wishes.