Jeff Spencer, 60, of Jesup, Ga. passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026.  The Michigan native had lived the past 25 years in Wayne County and was an active member of Jesup First Baptist Church working with the security team.  The most important thing in Jeff's life were his children Steve and Alex. Jeff was a single custodial father and made many sacrifices to care for them when they were young. Jeff was very proud of his boys who grew into outstanding and successful men. His children were by far his greatest treasure and legacy. Jeff served in the U.S. Army in various infantry divisions and in combat during Desert Storm and Desert Shield.  After his honorable discharge, he worked at the Federal Correctional Institution for 23 years, where he retired at the rank of Senior Officer Specialist. During his employment, he was also a proud member of the Special Operations Response Team (SORT) tactical team. He was a trusted friend, mentor, and advisor to his friends, coworkers, and SORT brothers.

Jeff was always there to lend a hand to anyone in need, and was fiercely loyal to his friends. He was the one everyone counted on to fix something, give advice, share a recipe, or simply provide moral support.

He had a passion for teaching and used that as a firearms instructor and then lastly worked at James E. Bacon as a paraprofessional.  Jeff's health was very important to him as he made exercise part of his life and was a regular member at Jesup Fitness Club. He also loved to train his dog "Loki". Jeff, aka, "Pop Pop" doted on his grandchildren. His parents, Arthur and Lois Spencer and his brother, Jerry preceded him in death.

Survivors are his two sons, Steven (Jessica) Spencer of Jesup and Alex (Jacqueline) Spencer of Colorado Springs, Co.; a daughter, Mareyke (Jakob) Trabold of Germany; 3 grandchildren, Kennedi, Emma and Cataleya; his life partner, Deidra Lyons of Jesup; 3 brothers, William (Jean) Spencer, Wilfred (Beverly) Spencer and James (Lynn) Spencer; a sister, Tina Spencer; several nieces and nephews; life-long friends including Mary McFadden, Brad Walker and Chris Loyd.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Rinehart Chapel with Pastor Brooks Haddock officiating. Interment will follow in the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville with U.S. Military Honors. Active pallbearers will be his family and friends.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.