James "Jimmy" L. Spikes Sr. was born Tuesday, March 7, 1944 in Dublin, Georgia, parents to the late Cleveland & Grace Carter.  In later years the Carter family relocated to New Brunswick, New Jersey where Jimmy attended New Brunswick Public School System.  At an early age Jimmy had a passion for music and later joined a few bands where he became a drum player.  He played the drums for bands such as "Teachers plus three".  He was a music teacher at "The SCAP" Somerset, NJ  where he taught many youngsters.  He had a music studio located in New Brunswick, NJ for many years.  He loved reading and through his skills he shared his knowledge and mentored many others who were in need.  Jimmy was a well known advocate for inmates and assisted many to prevail in their cases.

Jimmy have two beautiful children, Doreen Spikes & James Spikes Jr.

James L. Spikes was born March 7, 1944 many of his family and friends called him "Jimmy".  Jimmy had a passion for music and reading.  We love and will miss our loved one here on earth but God always and forever will love him the best.

Jimmy we have a special message for you,

We know that God needs you
because your time here on earth
was up and now you are at a
wonderful place and you're feeling no
more pain.  You'll see so many beautiful things
especially two very familiar faces.
When you're looking around
enjoying all the glory,
please pay very close attention
so you can tell mom & dad this story.
Tell them how we loved you,
and did our very best.
Although we all thought we might have failed,
we believe we passed his test.
We never have forgot them,
and remember all they have said,
all the things they taught us
still running through our heads.
THE LOVE, THE PASSION AND CARING,
was put in all our hearts,
still as strong as ever,
until our time to part.
Jimmy, we will miss you like crazy ,
and we didn't want you to go ,
but that's another lesson in life
God has taught us as we grow.
Just remember to tell mom & dad
we love and miss them so badly,
and from each one of us their kids,
PLEASE HUG AND KISS OUR MOM  & DAD UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!!

Love you forever

From your brothers & sisters!

Cleven, Earl, Ronnie, Michelle, Colleta, Michael & Lisa