James Elliott “Jim” Spencer, Sr.

James Elliott “Jim” Spencer, Sr. of Athens, GA, formerly of Hartwell passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospice House in Athens on April 25, 2023, 12 days before his 94th birthday. Mr. Spencer wished to be cremated and a graveside service and burial will take place on what would have been his 94th birthday, Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Nancy Hart Memorial Park Cemetery in Hartwell with Chaplain Craig Topple officiating. Memorials may be made to either Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 498 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA 30601 or St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 579 Fairview Street, Hartwell, GA 30643. Online condolences can be sent to the family at stricklandfh.com. The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.