Mr. Harlan General Spillman

January 26, 1943 – October 19, 2025

Mr. Harlan General Spillman, age 82, of Menlo, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

Harlan was born at home in the Dogtown Community in DeKalb County, Alabama on January 26, 1943. After graduating from high school he served in the United States Army until being Honorably Discharged on October 20, 1970. He then had a lengthy career in the telecommunications field until his retirement.

He is survived by:

Wife: Lois Bernice Cohen Spillman

Sons: Shawn Brian Spillman (Terra) & Derek Blaine Spillman

Grandson: Logan Andrew Spillman

Brother: Bennon G. Spillman

Several Nieces, Nephews, Great-Nieces, & Great-Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Richard E. Spillman & Annie Henderson Spillman

Son: Ranlan Michael Spillman

Sister-in-law: Wanda Spillman

Pallbearers: Shane Spillman, Jeff Jones, Heath Barre, Lamar Spraggins, Chuck Powell, & Roman Lilly

The family is accepting flowers

Visitation

Date of Visitation: Thursday, October 23, 2025

Visitation Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne

Visitation Time: 4:00 PM-9:00 PM CST

Funeral

Date of Funeral: Friday, October 24, 2025

Funeral Location: Burt Chapel-Fort Payne

Funeral Time: 2:00 PM CST

Officiating: Bro. Wayne Pace

Burial

Date of Burial: Friday, October 24, 2025

Burial Location: Walker's Chapel Cemetery with Military Honors

Share your condolences:

11 entries.

Brenda Martineau from Summerville wrote on October 23, 2025 at 10:03 pm

Sis Lois and Shawn, keeping you
and yours in my prayers..
Love you both and your families.

Joyce Norton from Fort Payne wrote on October 23, 2025 at 9:41 pm

Lois my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have a cold with a terrible sounding cough or I would be there to tell you this in person. Harlan will be missed! Always enjoyed seeing both of you at Class of '62 reunions. Please take care of yourself and know you are always welcome at any class function. Please let me know if your contact information changes.
Hugs, Joyce

Kent Smith from Gloucester, VA wrote on October 21, 2025 at 9:09 pm

I'm sad to get the news of Harlan's passing. He was one of my favorites in high school, and at reunions we connected with motorcycles. I rode a Harley Electra Glide bagger and he rode a Honda Gold Wing bagger (I think). But Harlan and Lois were serious travelers, going cross-country together, and I barely got out of the county on weekends.
To Lois and Harlan's family, just know that we as a class will truly miss him. We salute his service in the Army and thank him for serving our Country.
Kent & Gretel Smith

Geri Miller Monroe from Fort Payne wrote on October 21, 2025 at 8:19 pm

So sorry for your loss.

Jason and Elizabeth Bennett from Snellville wrote on October 21, 2025 at 1:23 pm

We are so sorry for your loss.. I know this is a difficult time right now for your family...I am praying Shawn that God will send you and your family peace that surpasses all understanding at this time.. Love you my Brother in Christ.. sending love and prayers 🙏🏻💜✝️💜

Michael and Nancie Sellers from Menlo wrote on October 21, 2025 at 10:56 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Steve and Jill Pledger from Summerville wrote on October 21, 2025 at 12:40 am

We are so sorry for your loss . Lifting the family up in prayer.

Dot Cavin from Menlo, Georgia wrote on October 21, 2025 at 12:27 am

Praying for you all, sorry for your loss.

Tommy and Patsy Luther from Gadsden, AL wrote on October 20, 2025 at 11:34 pm

Prayers for the family

Greg and Sandra Tomlin from Trion wrote on October 20, 2025 at 11:17 pm

We're so sorry for yalls loss. Praying for you all.

Stacy and Jennifer Mitchell from Lafayette wrote on October 20, 2025 at 11:02 pm

Prayers and Condolences to you all