Dontrail Lawon Spencer Jr.

Dontrail Lawon Spencer Jr. obituary, Nashville, TN

Dontrail Lawon Spencer Jr.

Dontrail Spencer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Highland Hills Funeral Home & Crematory on Apr. 19, 2025.

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Dontrail Lawon Spencer, Jr., age 23, transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Dontrail leaves to cherish his loving memory, his Father, Dontrail Lawon Spencer, Sr.; devoted Mother Tamika Hawkins, Sister, Destiny Hawkins, Ja'lissa Spencer, Desiree Mitchell; Brothers, Devonte Hawkins, Kionte Hawkins and Vincent Hawkins; Nieces, Reign and Riley Hawkins; Nephews, Brayden and Bryson Banks, Kashton and Kemontae Hawkins; Grandparents, David Hawkins, Michelle (Bennie) Clay, Mona Lisa Hull, Larry Spencer, Loraine Pointer; Aunts, Nicole (Steven) Pointer, Jaquita (Jerald) Maye, Laquett Payton; Uncles Michael Cothron, Steven Pointer, Lazarus Payton, Marcus Rhodes; Great Aunts, Regina (Darrel) Stevenson, Lillie (Aaron) Gilliam; a host of loving cousins; other relatives and friends. Donnie's Fiancé Ms. Jasmine Brooks.
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B Shobna

May 9, 2025

Ran across your viral graduation video on FB and immediately began to cry tears of joy as O witnessed a heartfelt moment between you, your family , teachers and peers. It saddens me to see that shortly after your life was taken away from you. I will never understand the magnitude of this pain for any family but what i can do is offer my deepest and sincerest condolences to your loved ones May your soul rest in eternal peace, and your legacy continue on forever

Christina

April 23, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Dontrail was a great person to get to know through TPOM/Camp Cope.

Nash Grissom

April 22, 2025

So sad receiving this news today. Worked with him with the boxing mentor program for many months. Very strong and focused young man...will miss training with him.

A.B

April 19, 2025

I´m so sorry for your loss and the loss of this world. Through all barriers this young man endured he exemplifies how to make a difference in our lives. This is heartbreaking.

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