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James Roy Spurling, Sr.

July 18, 1953 — May 13, 2023

James Roy Spurling, Sr., 69, of Etowah, TN, passed away May 13, 2023. He was born July 18, 1953, in Sweetwater, TN, to the late Charlie Theodore Spurling and Bessie Lee Hawkins Spurling. James was of the Christian faith and a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. He loved to auctioneer & flea market.


Survived by his loving wife, Catherine Jane Totherow Spurling; sons, James Roy Spurling, Jr., Mark Spurling, Jonathan Spurling, James Fritts, son-in-law, and Devon Spurling, all of Etowah, TN; daughters, Ann Fritts, of Athens, Mariah Spurling (daughter-in-law), Brooklyn Spurling (daughter-in-law), and Megan Harmon (daughter-in-law) of Etowah; siblings, Ruth Spurling-Burnette, Charles Spurling, Louis Spurling, Bobbie Spurling-Reagan, Billy-Joe Spurling, Carl Spurling, Martha Spurling-Floyd; numerous grandkids, nieces, nephews, and friends.


The family will receive friends from 12:00PM-3:00 PM, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Companion Funeral Home-Athen’s location, 400 S. White Street, Athens, TN, followed by the service in the chapel at 3:00 PM with Pastor David Bolinger and Pastor Gene Totherow officiating. The burial will be held at Delano Cemetery in Delano, TN, following the service.


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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

12:00 - 3:00 pm (Central time)

Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Athens Chapel

400 South White Street, Athens, TN 37303

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Service

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Starts at 3:00 pm (Central time)

Companion Funeral & Cremation Service - Athens Chapel

400 South White Street, Athens, TN 37303

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