Mount Airy Mr. James Winford Spann, age 66, of Apex Lane, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Spann was born March 1, 1942 in Surry County to Charlie Andrew and Veora Milan Spann. Mr. Spann was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Dana Spann. Survivors include: A brother, Robert Gary Spann and wife Barbara of Jonesville; half brother, Gail Spann and wife Helen of Mount Airy; a sister, Libby Tilley and husband Larry of Elkin; a niece Robin Holbrook and husband Kenny of State Road; a nephew, Kye Shore and wife Angie of Boonville. A graveside service will be held Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Arlington First Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. Jerry Fugate. Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Spann family.