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Celebration Of Life To Be Held Feb. 15 For Tar Heel James Spurling
February 8, 2026 | Football, General
CHAPEL HILL, NC — A Celebration of Life honoring longtime University of North Carolina Athletics staff member James Spurling will be held on Sunday, February 15, at 3 p.m. in Carmichael Arena.
Spurling, whose decades of service touched generations of student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans, was widely known for his kindness, humility and unwavering dedication to Carolina Athletics. His impact was felt across every corner of the department and throughout the Carolina community.
The Celebration of Life is open to all who wish to attend. Doors will open at 2 p.m. Parking information will be communicated in the coming days.
Those who would like to share photos, memories or written tributes in honor of James are invited to do so at this link: https://forms.gle/bSPBmQa36cms97Y2A. Submissions will be used to create a memorial tribute book for the Spurling family and may be included in a photo montage during the celebration.
Burial services will be held the following day and are also open to those who wish to attend.
Burial Information:
Monday, February 16, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Carolina Memorial Gardens
Creedmoor, N.C.
The University of North Carolina and Carolina Athletics extend their heartfelt gratitude to all who have reached out with messages of love, support and remembrance.
Spurling, whose decades of service touched generations of student-athletes, coaches, staff and fans, was widely known for his kindness, humility and unwavering dedication to Carolina Athletics. His impact was felt across every corner of the department and throughout the Carolina community.
The Celebration of Life is open to all who wish to attend. Doors will open at 2 p.m. Parking information will be communicated in the coming days.
Those who would like to share photos, memories or written tributes in honor of James are invited to do so at this link: https://forms.gle/bSPBmQa36cms97Y2A. Submissions will be used to create a memorial tribute book for the Spurling family and may be included in a photo montage during the celebration.
Burial services will be held the following day and are also open to those who wish to attend.
Burial Information:
Monday, February 16, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Carolina Memorial Gardens
Creedmoor, N.C.
The University of North Carolina and Carolina Athletics extend their heartfelt gratitude to all who have reached out with messages of love, support and remembrance.
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