Jimmy Ray Spurlock, 73, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, The Willows in Greensburg.
He was born July 29, 1952 in Oneida, KY to Alec Spurlock and Daisy (Barger) Spurlock.
Jimmy served in Vietnam from 1971 to 1975 in the U.S. Air Force
He was employed at Mitsubishi until his retirement. Jimmy enjoyed working on cars in his spare time. His favorite leisure activity was going on fishing outings with his children on their family boat.
Jimmy married Karen Henderson on November 11, 1976, and she survives.
Jimmy is also survived by his daughters, Heidi Spurlock, and Lisa James; his sons, Richard Gahimer, and Troy Gahimer; his daughter, Tamera Kreh, his son, Joel Gahimer; his daughter, Jacqueline Spurlock, 23 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; his step-mother, Judy Spurlock; and his brothers James Spurlock, Joe Spurlock, and Richard Spurlock.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Emma Fleener, Crystel Hazelwood, and Amy Pate.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Bennett Cemetery.
Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Jimmy’s family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
