Jake Willie Spires

.Jake Spires, 70, of Gaston passed away Wednesday, September 21,2022, at his home. Mr. Spires was born on May 1, 1952, to the late Junior and Eunice Spires.

Jake was a dedicated member of the Jamil Shriners in Columbia, South Carolina, for 40+ years, and was a member of the JamilTemple Racers. He enjoyed traveling with his loving partner,Dianne, and his Shriner brothers. He loved his furry companions, Puppy D and Blazey. He was a loyal and loving father to his three sons and grandfather to his six grandchildren. He was a dedicatedbusinessman, and an enthusiast of guns, classic cars, motorcycles, and trucks.

He is survived by his loving partner of 30 years, Dianne Young; his three sons, Jakie (Mandy), Christopher (Charity), and Travis (Melissa); his six grandchildren, Emili (Jason), Melodi, Drayton,Bennett, Braiden, and Brielle; two sisters, Lucy Rabon (Otis) and Connie Black (Jay); and his brother, Tommy Spires (Jeanette); along with seven nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Junior Spires and Eunice Spires; and his brother, Michael Spires.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 2-4 PM at Dunn’s Chapel Fellowship Hall, 281 Chapel Road, West Columbia, S. C.

Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Childrenhttps://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give.