Jeremy Spurling of Columbia, Missouri was born June 12, 1976 in Rolla, Missouri to Kenneth and Carmen Trevino Spurling and passed away May 7, 2026 at the age of 49 years.
On June 5, 1999, he married Marlene Machens in Portage, Missouri.
He grew up on his family’s farm near Belle, Missouri, working alongside his dad and brother making hay, raising crops, cattle and sheep. During the winter months, he found himself fixing fences, repairing equipment, cutting wood and picking up rocks.
He worked hard in high school and graduated valedictorian of his class. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri Columbia. He worked various aspects of the correctional system and worked with and advocated for troubled youth and adults.
When he had time off, he enjoyed riding his horse Honey, hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles and dirt bikes and target practicing.
He is survived by his wife, Marlene of Columbia, Missouri; son, Eli Spurling of Winfield, Missouri; daughter, Leah Koenig and husband Sam of Fayette, Missouri; grandson, Elmer Koenig; mother, Carmen Spurling of Springfield, Missouri; step-mother, Kathy Spurling of Vichy, Missouri; brother, Jason Spurling (Melissa) of West Plains, Missouri; sisters, Jeanne Trimmer (J.W.) of Mound City, Missouri, Lisa Spurling of Ozark, Missouri, Angie Spurling Shanks (Jarett) of Belle, Missouri and Emily Buckley (Richard) of Billings, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026 and from 9-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Graveside funeral was conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the High Gate Baptist Church Cemetery in St. James, Missouri with Gary Lane officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
