James Spice

James E. Spice Army MSG E8, 72, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Good Samaritan Society Perkins Pavilion in Hastings, NE.

James E. Spice was born December 3, 1942 in Aurora, Colorado the son of Charles and Jewell (Combs) Spice. He grew up in Aurora, Colorado and enlisted in the United States Army. James married Irene Lavato in 1964 in Mexico. After retiring from 24 years of military service he went back to school and received his degree in History. James continued working as a civil servant teaching electronics. He enjoyed reading, caring for his fish pond and spending time with his family.

James is survived by his wife, Irene Spice of Superior, NE; two sons, Charles Spice and his wife Sally, and Jimmy Spice all of Aurora, CO; daughter, Terissa Spice of Superior, NE; three grandchildren, Ashley Spice, Anthony Spice, and Cassidy Frey; two sisters, Patricia Thompson and Sandra Farris both of Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Michael Spice.

In honoring his wishes to be cremated there will be no viewing or visitation. A burial at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver, CO will be held at a later date. DeWitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Hastings is handling arrangements.

Memorials and correspondence may be directed to his family at 333 N Dakota, Superior, NE 68978.