Spencer McMaster DePaola of Thomasville passed away on Thursday, August 10 from a car accident. He was 23. Born in Albany, GA on April 18, 1994. On August 23, 2016, he completed his GED and enrolled at Thomas University Spring Semester 2017. Spencer was majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Sports Studies. Ultimately, he wanted to continue his education in Exercise Physiology in graduate school. He loved sharing his knowledge about nutrition and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of different supplements and foods. He was a Certified Personal Trainer and certified for the Low Ropes Course at the YMCA.
Spencer was a passionate athlete. During high school he played both football and basketball, but basketball became one of his greatest loves. He continued to play after high school at the Thomasville YMCA daily and in many church leagues. His passion led him to train for America Ninja Warrior. He spent countless hours at the gym and stadium sharpening the skills needed for this...