Jack Spillers, Sr.

James Jackson “Jack” Spillers Sr., age 91, of Forsyth passed on to glory, peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence on Friday, June 11, 2021.

Jack, the youngest son born to the late Samuel Claude Spillers and Tallulah Imogene Rackley, on January 13, 1930 in Macon, Georgia, was a faithful husband, and a hard-working, caring father to 8 children. 

A veteran, Jack served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he became an excellent cook and also an electrician, helping rebuild Guam after a typhoon had leveled buildings on the island. 

A theologian, Jack served in churches throughout his adult life. He taught Sunday School, was ordained as a deacon, studied Biblical Studies at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia and earned an advanced degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. He was called as Pastor to churches in Texas, Florida and Georgia.

A businessman, Jack established the first accounting practices for multiple S&S Cafeterias where he worked as the Corporate Accountant for 10 years.

Those familiar with Forsyth, Georgia’s town square may recall the Farm House Restaurant, a business which Jack and Shirley owned and managed for 18 years.  Thanks to their diligence and warmth, the Farm House was a hub of hospitality for the community.  He was a retired member of Monroe County Kiwanis Club which often met at the Farm House Restaurant.  The accomplishment of running a successful family business while maintaining family ties and still ministering to the community was no small feat that both of them accomplished together. 

Jack is predeceased by his siblings: Martha Lolita, Samuel Claude, Carl Benton, William Rackley, Milton Tiburce, Tallulah Bernice, and Minnie Lee and his son, James Jackson Jr. (Jimbo).

Jack is survived by his wife, Shirley Dishroon Spillers of Forsyth; children, Cindy Howard (Richard), Susan Ellis, Donny Spillers, Paul Spillers (Duk-Sun), Connie Spillers, Pam Spillers, and Crystal Dickie (Matt); grandchildren Chris Jarrell (Jill), Hannah and Naomi Spillers, Nicole Thomason (Joshua), Collin and Caleb Dickie and great grandchildren Chloe and Cora, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Maynard Baptist Church, 1195 Juliette Rd, Forsyth, GA 31029  Ph: (478) 994-2120, with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens, officiated by two of Jack’s nephews, Rev. Ronnie Spillers and his brother, Danny Spillers.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Camp Pinnacle Girls in Action Fund, 1195 Juliette Road, Forsyth, GA 31029.
Online donations may be made via this link: https://maynardbc.churchcenter.com/giving and by selecting "Girls in Action" in the drop-down list.

Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of arrangements.