We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Jeremy Lee Spears, a beloved son, cherished friend, and respected creative who left us too soon. Jeremy passed away on February 25 at the age of 50.
Jeremy was born and raised in Dickson, Tennessee, where he graduated from Dickson County High School alongside singer-songwriter John Rich and actor Anson Mount. From an early age, Jeremy exhibited a strong artistic gift that would shape the rest of his life. He went on to earn a degree from the Atlanta College of Art before moving to New York City.
In New York, Jeremy’s creative talents and love for fashion, art, and culture were quickly recognized. His career blossomed as he became a key figure in the fashion industry, first working as Assistant Fashion & Market Editor at Jane magazine and later as Bookings Editor at Marie Claire, where he was featured on the 2009 reality television show Running in Heels. In New York, Jeremy was known not only for his creative brilliance but also his magnetic personality, sly humor, and infectious charm, which drew people to him wherever he went. His artistic talent also led him to work alongside renowned artist, actor, and musician John Lurie, and these experiences shaped his unique perspective and cemented his place in the creative world. His career was marked by a relentless pursuit of beauty in everything he did.
Jeremy formed deep and lasting connections, both personally and professionally, with individuals who shared his creative passions. He loved collaborating with others to bring creative projects to life, always striving to inspire and make a lasting impact. In the final years of his life, Jeremy moved back to Dickson to be closer to his family. A gifted artist who loved to paint, draw, and make films, Jeremy channeled his talent into various art projects—including a collaborative short film that, in 2024, was selected from a pool of hundreds to be screened at film festivals and art museums across the globe.
Jeremy will be remembered not only for his creativity, but also for his warm heart and deep compassion. Jeremy’s legacy is one of beauty—beauty in the art he created, in the way he lived his life, in his approach to friendship, and in the countless lives he touched. He loved his many, many friends and family deeply, and made each of them feel valued and cherished. Though his passing is tragic, we know that Jeremy would not want anyone to dwell in sorrow. Instead, he would want us to remember him with love, embracing the creative spirit that defined his life.
Along with countless devoted friends and his beloved cat Maddy, Jeremy is survived by his mother, whom he loved beyond words, Teresa Rochelle Spears Davis; his grandmother, Mary Virginia Spears; his stepfather, Joel B. Davis; and a stepbrother, Bruce Davis; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded by his father, David Elmer Spears.
Jeremy’s wishes were to be cremated, and no services are planned at this time. https://taylorsince1909.com
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