Jeremy Chad Spray, loving father, son, and brother, passed from this life on December 2, 2025, at the age of 50. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Higgins Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Higgins Funeral Home.
Chad was born on June 21, 1975, in Lincoln County, TN, to the late Jerry Wayne Spray and Sybile Milstead Spray, who survives. Known affectionately as “Smiley,” his infectious grin and joyful spirit lit up every room he entered. Chad loved hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. If it had tires, he wanted to drive it, and he drove it like he stole it. He took pride in keeping his belongings neat and clean, and he had a natural way with animals, especially horses. Chad never met a stranger and had a remarkable ability to fix almost anything. Generous to the core, he would give you anything he had if he thought you needed it.
Above all, Chad loved his children dearly and was incredibly proud of each of them. His faith was just as important to him, and he never hesitated to share with others about Jesus and heaven.
Survivors include his mother, Sybile Spray; his children, Joshua Chad “J.C.” Spray, Chance Spray, Weston Spray, Gracie Spray, and Audrey Spray; granddaughter, Mayleigh Rose Frazier; sister, Shannon (Ronnie) Fried; nieces, Kendall McGeorge, Hannah Fried, and Lexi Fried; the mother of his children, Jennifer Spray; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will miss him more than words can say. Chad was preceded in death by his beloved father, Jerry Wayne Spray.
Chad’s smile, kindness, and loving spirit will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew him.
