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Obituary
John Spicer

Durham, North Carolina

Age 55.
Died 1/3/2023.

On Tuesday, January 3, John Spicer, a fixture of the Durham restaurant and bar scene, passed away at the age of 55. John grew up with his mother, Norma B. Johns, in Altoona, PA. After moving to Durham in the late 1990s, John discovered his love and talent for cooking at Magnolia Grill. He spent nine years as the head chef at Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub, where he was known for his weekly specials, unpredictable mood, and sense of humor. Most nights found John reading a spy novel, debating friends, or listening to music at one his favorite bars. His friends are grateful for long nights spent sharing anything from Warren Haynes to Phil Lesh and Friends to Miles Davis and beyond. John’s relationships were as complicated as his taste in music. He was prickly, wild, and stubborn, but also passionate, thoughtful, and caring with those closest to him. After many years apart, John reconnected with his daughter, Rianne, and was incredibly proud of her and his grandchildren, Devin, Emily, and Jayce. John dreamed of joining them in Florida someday. John left this world too soon, and he will be deeply missed by family and friends. A memorial will be held at Bull McCabe’s on Monday, January 16 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please bring pictures and memories that you would like to share.

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Just like all other licensed funeral homes in North Carolina, City of Oaks Cremation, LLC is regulated by the NC Board of Funeral Service.


The same laws that apply to the big corporate funeral homes also apply to the modest independently owned firms like ours. All crematories in North Carolina, regardless of who owns them, are inspected annually by the state and must adhere to the same rules and laws.

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Our Funeral Home is located in Wake County NC; however, we provide our services to families throughout the entire State.


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