James Lawrence Spaits Sr.

James Lawrence Spaits Sr. obituary, Jacksonville, FL

James Lawrence Spaits Sr.

James Spaits Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schnauss North East Florida Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Feb. 22, 2022.
Spaits Sr.
James L. Spaits Sr., 75, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 18, 2022. He is survived by his four children by his first wife Olga Richie, daughter Lisa Richie, Carrie Spaits, Joanne Spaits, and son James L. Spaits Jr.. He is survived by his second wife Doona Spaits (deceased), daughter Jaime Frazier. James was a loving Grandfather to eight grandchildren and one cat named Spooky.
James was born in Coplay, PA., May 9, 1946, he was a career accountant for Lehigh Valley railroad until retirement and settled in the state of Florida. He was known to his friends and family as Jim, he loved to golf and bowl and fish in his younger years, his favorite past time was watching sports on the television. Jim looked forward to his daily breakfast with his buddies, visiting his children on the Eastern Shore in Virginia. Jim will be missed by many who knew his dry sense of humor and love for his family. Dad you will always be in our hearts and on our minds, the family loves you and misses you.
P.S. Dad how did you know that Lisa wanted a cat? Thanks!

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