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Obituary For Jamarius “Jay” Spence
Mr. Jamarius “Jay” Marquez Spence, the first-born son of Rev. Jerome and Tonya Mitchell Spence, was born August 28, 1986 in Chambers County, AL. He unexpectedly transitioned on March 6, 2024 at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, GA.
“Jay” as he was known by many, was 2004 graduate of Horseshoe Bend High School in New Site, AL where he played basketball, football, and track. Also, he attended Alabama State University and Auburn University.
Jamarius joined Baskin Chapel AME Zion Dadeville, AL under the Leadership of his father. He was a natural born talented drummer and played for several churches.
He was a die-heart Auburn Tigers football fan.
He was very ambitious, outgoing, jovial whenever he was around, you can count on him making you laugh.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mr. Johnny Trammell and Ms. Ethel Mae Spence; maternal grandparents, Ms. Shirley Ann Jones and Mr. Bruce Mitchell.
Jamarius leaves to cherish his memories his only loving son, Amari Spence; his devoted father and mother, Rev. Jerome and Tonya Spence; three brothers, Zaccheaus Spence, Joran Spence, and Daequones Spence; one sister, Spirit Spence; five uncles, Bobby (Nikita) Trammell, John W. Trammell, Michael Trammell, Glenn Askew and Tony Jones; four aunts, Tammy (Chris) Grogan, Laura Hill, Nina Cotton and Robin Webb; three nephews, Dylan Spence, Amir Spence and Jace Spence; two nieces Khloe Spence and Kynsley Spence; an array of great aunts & uncles, cousins, friends, and special members of the family, Jim and Shirley Bailey.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET in the sanctuary of the Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1111 E. 10th Street, West Point, GA with the Overseer G. L. Fanning, Officiating, Bishop Donald Lancaster, Eulogist, Rev. Rufus Smith, Rev. Anthony Shealey, Rev. Ronnie Jones and Rev. John Flournoy, assisting. Interment will follow in the Marseilles Cemetery, 400-489 E. 12th Street, West Point, GA.
Public viewing will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. ET until 6:00 p.m. ET at the mortuary.
Arrangements entrusted to M. W. Lee Mortuary.
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Brandon Bence sent Sweetest Memories for Jamarius “Jay” Spence - March 10, 2024
From the Horseshoe Bend High School Class of 2004. You will forever be in our hearts and will be greatly missed. We love you Jamarius HBHS Class of 2004
Sending love to my family. I love each and every one of you. We will all get through this together.
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Spence family from the Bledsoe family.
❤️❤️❤️❤️Pastor A.Shealey & the entire MTZBC of Loachapoka Ala sends our condolences prayers & love🥰
My condolences to the family.
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs for the loss of your son.
Deepest Sympathy Pastor,Spence & wife and family. Dea. Moses & Sonjia Thomas MZBC Loachapoka, Al
So sorry for your loss my condolences and prayers
Our heartfelt condolences to Pastor and Mrs. Spence and the entire Spence family from the Bethel Heard Baptist Church family,Franklin GA, Rev. Anthony Melson, Pastor. We came to know Jay through his brother Zac. He played drums for us when our drummer was absent. He had a great spirit and was always willing to help. May God's blessings and peace be with as you go through this veil of sorrow. Godspeed Jay.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family time of bereavement rest easy Jay
I'm so sorry. Praying for you and your family. Brandy McDaniel
So sorry for ur loss. Jay was my escort in the debutant long time ago. Praying for family
-Starr Ward and Family
We are lifting you all up in our thoughts and prayers, praying you are feeling the love and support around you God Bless xo
My deepest sympathy, prayers and condolences to Rev Spence, Tonya and family! May the Holy Sprit give you comfort and peace!
Praying for the family 🙏This one hurt but God is in control! God gives us strength
Praying for strength and healing during this comfort time. Family we love yall! Whatever we can do to help ease your pain please feel free tp let us know. If it's doable, we got you!!! Hugs and kisses
to my extended family I am so sorry to hear about you lost. Jay was my secret friend we had a lots of good talk together. I love you guys if I can do anything give me a call. again remember GOD never make a mistake . Family always seen you soon. Tina Mcgee and family
Sending my sincere condolences to the family of this young man.May God wrap you in his strength and unyielding love at this most difficult time in your lives. My prayers are with you all 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
So so sorry for y'all loss. Sending our deepest condolences to y'all Rev. & Mrs. Spence. Praying for strength & comfort during this difficult time. We love you ❤️🙏🏽
-The Hunter Family
R.I.P to this kind guy I met him on Facebook and he would say hi and ask how I was doing from time to time I also knew is father he taught my daughter in school so sorry for your loss sending 🙏 and my condolences to the family 🙏 for strength and comfort for you all during this time..
Reverend Jerome and Tonya you guys have my deepest sympathy praying God will strengthen you. Love you Linda Slaughter and family.
Jesus! Rev. and Mrs.Spence, Offering to you and your family my sincere condolences during this time of grief. Praying for you and family continually 🙏.
Ellen Ingram
Praying for strength and healing during this comfort time. I love yall 💗
Sending my deepest condolences to Jay's family! Prayers for strength and comfort during this time 💙
Ohhh Lord have mercy on the family. Please give them strength to carry on. Tonya, Jerome, an Typreka I love y'all with all my heart ❤️. Kathye Scott and family.
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