Dale Mark Spell

Dale Mark Spell, 56, of Baxley passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at his residence.


Mr. Spell was a native and lifelong resident of Appling County and was born August 31, 1959. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church where he served as the Choir Director for many years.


Before graduating high school, Mr. Spell began working at Appling General Hospital. During his career, he worked for 40 years in many capacities as a Registered Nurse and in various other departments until 2013. He also served his community when he was elected coroner of Appling County in 1980 and was one of the youngest elected officials in the nation at that time.


Mr. Spell was preceded in death by his father, Earl Clinton Spell, and his grandparents, Early & Mildred Spell, Collie & Mattie Lou Wilkes and a mother in law, Janet McMillan.


He is survived by his wife, Roxanne McMillan Spell of Baxley; two daughters, Tiffany Spell & fiance, Reece Cothern & Courtney Spell all of Baxley; son, Blake Spell of Baxley; Nephew, Madison McMillan of Baxley; Mother, Jean Wilkes Spell of Baxley; two sisters & brothers in law, Cindy & Chris Buckhalter of Arlington, KY and Joy & Keith Mack of Collins; a sister in law & brother in law, Jan & Shane Roberson of Augusta; a host of nieces and nephews; honorary daughter, Schyler Smith; honorary granddaughter, Aubrie Smith and his special friend, Dr. Teresa Cezar.


Funeral services will be held Monday, March 28, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at Woodlawn Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Daniels officiating and a eulogy by Terry Turner. Mr. Spell will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral service.


Active Pallbearers are Randy Kimbrel, Donnie Head, Terry Turner, Kelly Thomas, Jimmy Flood & Jeffrey Simmons.


Honorary Pallbearers are all friends in attendance.


Visitation will be Sunday evening 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Swain Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Omega Cemetery.


Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.