James Lackey Spicer, 78

James Lackey Spicer, 78, son of Lackey and Mabel Spicer, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

He was born in Rutherford County, NC and attended R.S. Central High School. After graduation he was drafted into the Army and served honorably from 1968 to 1970. He married Susan LeValley Spicer 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 sister, Nellie Simmons.

He is survived by his wife Susan of 54 years, and their 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 and Donald Spicer of Rutherfordton.

The funeral was held at Bevis Funeral Home, Tallahassee followed by a graveside military service at the Tallahassee National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks you make a donation to the Tunnel 2 Towers Foundation (https://t2t.org/donate/).

Kelly Barber of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the Spicer family with their arrangements.