Tim Spell: Soldier, Singer, Musician

Timothy “Tim” Charles Spell II, 46 years old, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 6, 2021. He entered this world on November 9, 1974, born to Jeannie and Timothy Spell, Sr., in Baton Rouge, LA. 

He was a member of Life Tabernacle in Central. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, with his basic training in Fort Leonardwood, MO and Fort Drum, NY. He was stationed on the DMZ in South Korea, serving as an Army Ranger. He was in the top three of his regiment as a Sharpshooter. 

During a training mission, he fell from a helicopter and suffered serious injuries that plagued him the rest of his life.

He was a 1993 honors graduate of Zachary High School and attended Louisiana College in Pineville, LA. From a young age his love of music took off, singing all over the country with his father and brothers. He was a member of The McGruders, playing percussion, and The Manuel Family Band, as bass player. He continued later in life playing bass and percussion as the backbone of the Life Tabernacle Church Band.

He was recognized as a singer and musician with remarkable ability.

Tim is survived by his loving parents, Timothy and Jeannie Spell; brothers, Johnny Spell and wife, Brianne and Tony Spell and wife, Shaye; maternal grandmother, Ruth Colbey; paternal grandfather, Bishop BA Spell; loving nieces and nephews, Chaney Copeland and husband, Jordan, Noah Spell, Judah Spell, Madelyn Spell, Mia Spell, Tucker, Drake, and Stran Johnston; great nephews, Atlas Copeland and Cyrus Copeland; many cousins, uncles, aunts and friends; also, previous spouses, Marcie Young and Ann Siribandan.

Tim is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Earl N. Colbey; paternal grandmother, Dorothy E. Spell; Uncle, Eddy Colbey; cousin, Matt Spell; and close friend and mentor, Brent Cole.

Relatives and friends joined the family for the visitation at Life Tabernacle Church, 9323 Hooper, on Monday, October 11, 2021 until the Funeral Service conducted by Pastor Tony Spell. The graveside service and burial followed on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Louisiana National Cemetery, in Zachary.