James "Alex" Alexander Wilshire

James Alexander Wilshire, 42, of Spring Hill, TN, passed away on November 11, 2026. Alex was born on March 3, 1984, in Memphis, TN, to Edward Kenneth Wilshire and Janice Arnett Wiley.

Alex was a one-of-a-kind man whose heart was as big as his presence. He was kind, caring, and compassionate, with a good heart that always leaned toward helping others before himself. He had a gift for bringing people together, a natural leader and uniter who never met a stranger and made everyone around him feel welcome and understood. Steadfast and strong, Alex was the kind of friend so many people were lucky to call their own; the one you could count on, the one who showed up, the one who made you laugh even on hard days with his great sense of humor.

Alex was a hard worker and those that worked alongside him saw the same qualities that made him beloved at home; he was knowledgeable, and always willing to lend his skills or his time to anyone who needed it. His leadership skills were clearly demonstrated as an OPS Manager at FedEx Freight, as well as in his new role in business development at Sheep to Shepherds Farms. He was a follower of Jesus, and his faith quietly guided the way he treated others, with grace and understanding. Alex was baptized into the name of Jesus Christ in the year 2006. 

Outside of work, Alex found joy in the outdoors. He loved hunting, spending time in nature, and the simple peace that came with it. He enjoyed music and never missed a chance to cheer on the Nashville Predators, and he spent many hours on the golf course with friends.

Above all, Alex loved his girls fiercely and deeply. His daughters, Maylee and Macklyn, were the center of his world, and Megan, who was the love of his life. The devotion he showed his family was the truest measure of who he was; a selfless, good-hearted man who gave everything he had to the people he loved. Alex will be remembered as a devoted husband and father, a loyal son and brother, and a friend whose warmth touched everyone fortunate enough to know him.

Visitation: will be on Friday, November 20th, from 3:00PM-8:00PM at Spann Funeral Home, and will continue on Saturday, November 21st, from 9:00 AM until the time of the service.

Funeral Service: will begin at 10:30AM on Saturday, November 21st from the chapel of Spann Funeral Home with Steph Baker officiating.

Private Interment: will follow at Harpeth Hills.

Survived by:

Father:

Edward Wilshire (Patsy) of Clarksville, TN

Mother:

Janice Wiley (Steven) of Charlotte, TN

Wife & Love of his life:

Megan Wilshire of Fairview, TN

Daughters:

Maylee Wilshire and Macklyn Wilshire

Brothers:

Ben Wilshire (Nikki) of Lewisburg, TN

Kenneth Wilshire of Orlando, FL

Step-Siblings:

Alicia Farmer (Ronald) of Bella Vista, AR

Emily Burks (Brian) of Memphis, TN

Aaron Olita (Katy) of Clarksville, TN

Nieces:

Averee, Addilyn, and Aubrey

As well as his Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:

Maternal Grandparents: J.W. & Gertrude Arnett

Paternal Grandmother: Gertrude Wilshire

Arrangements entrusted to Spann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, located in Dickson, Tennessee.

Spann Funeral Home serves families throughout Dickson County including Dickson, Charlotte, Burns, White Bluff, Fairview, Bon Aqua, Lyles, and Cumberland Furnace, as well as other surrounding Middle Tennessee communities.