James W. Spell

August 12, 1941 - December 26, 2020

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 3:00 PM in La Chapelle de Martin & Castille in Lafayette, for James W. Spell, age 79, who passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his residence in Scott. The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille's DOWNTOWN location on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until time of service. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Reverend Cedric Sonnier, Pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church, will conduct the funeral services. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Vienna Domingue Spell; his three sons, Audy Spell and wife Renel, Lonnie Spell, and Bart Spell and wife Nicole; his seven grandchildren, Taylor Spell DeMouy, Aaron Spell, Colton Spell, Blaine Spell, Tanner Spell, Cora and Sadie Spell; and his sister, Dolores Pitt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmette and Eulalie Spell; his sister, Gwendolyn Veazey; and his brother, Paul Oran Spell. A resident of Scott all of his life, James was retired from LUS after 33 years of dedicated service as an electrician in the Utility Department. He served honorably in the US Army/National Guard in his early years after graduation from Scott High School in 1959. His joys were hunting, attending monthly classmate luncheons, taking care of his yard and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Spell family to the nurses and staff of NSI Nursing Specialties for their compassion and care. View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com Martin & Castille-DOWNTOWN-330 St. Landry St., Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-234-2311