James Lackey Spicer

James Lackey Spicer, 78, son of Lackey and Mabel Spicer, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, while on a visit to South Dakota. He was born in Rutherford County, NC and attended R.S. Central High School in Rutherfordton, NC. After graduation he was drafted into the army and served honorably from 1968 to 1970. He married Susan LeValley Spicer on April 23, 1971. James worked in the automobile industry all his life and retired from Ferman Nissan in December of 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lackey and Mabel Spicer and his older sister, Nellie Simmons. He is survived by his wife Susan of 54 years, and their 4 children: Frances Serpaggi Leonardi of Ajacio, Corsica, France; Anna Spicer Dorough of Brooksville, FL; Adam Christopher Spicer of Tallahassee, FL; and Alex Clayton Spicer of Land O’Lakes, FL. James was blessed with 11 grandchildren: Sasha Leonardi, Francois Leonardi, Allison Dorough, Colin Dorough, Lauren Dorough, Evelyn Dorough, Jack Spicer, Bennett Spicer, Elyse Spicer, Elianna Spicer, and Khalani Spicer. He is also survived by 2 siblings: Christine Spicer McEntire of Gilkey, NC and Donald Spicer of Rutherfordton, NC. The family will receive friends at noon at Bevis Funeral Home, 200 John Knox Rd, Tallahassee followed by a funeral service at 12:30. There will be a graveside military service at the Tallahassee National Cemetery at 5015 Apalachee Blvd. Tallahassee at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation. https://t2t.org/donate/ Can I donate in honor of or in memory of someone? Yes. To make a donation in honor or memory of someone and send an e-card notification, simply follow these steps: 1. Select your donation amount 2. Check the box below stating "Dedicate my donation in honor or in memory of someone" and choose your card 3. Enter your loved one's name and an email address an e-card should be sent to 4. Write your message 5. Select your e-card design 6. Your e-card will be sent to the email address you indicated immediately. Kelly Barber of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Spicer family with their arrangements.

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James Lackey Spicer

October 22, 1946 - September 9, 2025