Mr. Jim Henry Spooner, age 59, of Thomasville, and formerly of Donalsonville, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010, at Archbold Medical Center.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, February 23, at 2:00 p.m. at Friendship Cemetery with Rev. Mylan Brookins officiating.

Pallbearers were Phillip Spooner, Jarod Fulford, Dee Broome, Chason Trawick, Brantley Broome and Justin Henry.

Mr. Spooner was born in Albany on April 8, 1950, to the late John Ira “Phil” Spooner Sr. and Flora Holland Spooner. He was a member of First Baptist Church during his early years where he enjoyed VBS. He participated in Special Olympics in Bainbridge even earning the opportunity to participate in Special Olympics in Colorado in 1976-1978.

Survivors include one brother, John Phil (Julie) Spooner, Destin, FL; sisterin law, Charlotte Roberts, Donalsonville; one aunt, Joanne Holland, Colquitt; nieces and nephews Sheryl Phillips, Carol Houston, Phillip Spooner, Crystal Spooner, Jarod Fulford, Celesta Boyd, Brandi Deal and Brad Roberts as well as several great-nieces and nephews.

Evans-Skipper Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.