Spellman Munroe Jr.

Spellman "Rasta" Munroe Jr. Age 48 Enes Street, off Johnson Road, Fox Hill
Completed his earthly walk of this life, at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.

He was born at Nassau, New Providence, the Bahamas on Tuesday, August 12, 1969. "Junior", 
as he was affectionately called by his family, was a quiet, loving, caring, adventurous and strong-willed child.

Junior's educational journey began at the Quarry Mission Primary School. 
He then went on to attend Wilton Albury Primary, H. O. Nash Junior High, and finally, 
C. C. Sweeting Senior High, from which he graduated in 1986.

Junior was a very industrious and hardworking young man. He labored diligently with his hands 
doing every kind of work to support himself and his family. Over the years he worked as a waiter 
at Pirates Cove, Paradise Island and a landscaper's assistant at Nature's Helper's Landscaping. 
He also worked for a number of years with his brother, Captain, Prince Munroe as a deckhand 
on the Motor Vessel "Lady D" which travelled to Central Andros weekly. His final line of 
employment was as a handyman at the restaurant "Island Delight" located on Potter's Cay Dock, 
where he worked until his demise.

Junior loved to sing and play his guitar. He envisioned himself as the "Bahamian Bob Marley". 
He would often tell his family that he would one day produce a record and become a famous singer. 
But he was always encouraged by his siblings "Not to quit his day job". He got his inspiration from 
reading the Bible. This practice also contributed to him maintaining a humble and honest attitude.

Junkanoo was also a passion for Junior. Like most of the young men in Farrington Road, he began his 
Junkanoo journey with Quinton "Barabbas" Woodside in the Valley Boys. After the "BIG SPLIT", he 
left and joined the Roots Junkanoo group as a drummer and later, the Redland Soldiers Junkanoo group. 
He considered himself one of the "best pasters" and always bragged that he would be the prettiest 
on the backline.

On Tuesday, July 31st 2018, Junior left work about 4 p.m. and told his co-workers that he was "going home". 
On his way there, he was involved in a tragic traffic accident and died a few hours later at the Princess 
Margaret Hospital.

We will all remember his laughter, his special singing voice and his love and dedication to his family 
and friends. May his soul rest in peace.

Spellman is preceded in death by his:
Father: Spellman William Munroe Sr.;
Brother: Alexander Munroe;
Grandmother: Pearl Tinker;
Sisters: Marilyn Onell Munroe, Victoria Williams and Orenia Marshall;
Nephews: Bradford and Theophelis Williams;
Aunt: Julia Seymour;
Sister-in-law: Hilda Munroe;

The Radiance of this "Sardonyx of A Gem" will always glow in the hearts of his:
Mother: Lillian Elaine Wilson;
Three Brothers: Prince, Christopher Sr. (Siobhan) and Steven Munroe;
Six Sisters: Barbara Taylor (Glenroy), Marsha Boston Patrick, Edith Smith (Shawn Sr.), Judymae Nesbitt, 
Maria Nadre Boothe-Clarke (David) and Carmell Munroe;
Twenty Nephews: Brandon Dean, Anthony Taylor, Steven and Shawn Smith Jr., Patrick and Brian Boston, 
Christopher Jr., Cedric (Theresa), Ranford and Valentino Munroe, Steven and Dennis Williams, 
Dequan Bastian, Melvin and Delroy Boothe, Jerome and Terry Marshall, Dr. Anthony Butler, 
Kain and Kaino Nesbitt;
Nineteen Nieces: Bria and Antanae Taylor, Melody Boston, Monique, Dionne and Christa Munroe, 
Lavern Wilson, Lauramae Russell (Loxwell), Theora Fowler (Alex), Icelyn Hanna (Thomas), 
Ellen and Inga Smith, Portia Kemp, Stephanie Boothe, Matrina Laing (Jason), Melanie Rolle (Supt. Henry), 
Kimberly Marshall, Threba Burnside and Lakeva Nesbitt;
Two Uncles: John Wilson and Arnold Seymour;
Five Aunts: Helen Parker of Newark New Jersey, Claramae Stubbs (Fritz Sr.), Juliet Minnis (Randolph), 
Cynthia Butler and Cleotha Wilson;
One Grand Uncle: Charles Anderson;
Three Grand Aunts: Hilda Bosfield, Miriam Farquharson and Inez Claridge;
Numerous: Grand Nieces and Nephews;
Other Loving Family and Friends Including: Patrice, Tina, Fritz Jr., Prince, Cyntyche, Danaz, Caron, 
Carol, Valarie, Pamela, Carla, Letheria, Charles, Matthew, Darrin, Edris, John, Judith, Carla, Christal, Andrew, 
Jared, Jamal, Terrell, Roya, Randy, Rochelle, Dana, Theresa, Ryan, Ceon, Teran, Rickell, Ratan and Rashad, 
Janet Harvey, Susan DaCosta, Felice Wallace, and Irma McKenzie, The Management and Staff of Island Delight, 
the Texas, Woodside and Munnings families, The Officers and Members of Redland Soldiers Junkanoo Group.