Jim Spillman

Jim Spillman, 60, of Jonesboro, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at his sister's home in Jonesboro.

Born in Trumann, Jim grew up in Lake City and was a 1972 graduate of Lake City High School. Following graduation, Jim entered military service and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Jim enrolled in Williams Baptist College where he earned an Associate's degree in nursing. Jim earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and began a 25 year career as a Registered Nurse with a specialty in psychiatric nursing care.

Jim was a certified instructor for training Certified Nursing Assistants primarily for the area nursing home professionals and was also a traveling nurse serving the entire United States. He was an artist and enjoyed live music. He loved animals. Jim was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 3 weeks ago.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents: Carl and Ruth England Spillman, 2 brothers: Carl Wayne Spillman and Rickey Spillman, and a dear friend, Joe Hagan.

Survivors include 1 sister, Carletta Spillman Bowers (Gary);
2 nieces and 1 nephew: Monica Shelton (James), Erica McClung (Todd), and Jared Bowers; and 1 great nephew and 3 great nieces: Grant Shelton, Madison McClung, Lauren Shelton, and Carleigh McClung, all of Jonesboro.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Emerson Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Funeral services and burial will be private.

For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society, 6011 E. Highland Dr., Jonesboro, AR 72401.