Photo courtesy of Markwell Funeral Home - Casey
Jul 25, 1936 - Sep 30, 2018
What a blessing, 60 years with his lovely wife and a lifetime of love from his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Retirement from Panhandle Eastern and the entrepreneurial spirit of Captain Jack's Lawn Service. Sending my thoughts and prayers that his legacy shall live through each of you. May cherished memories mend your hearts as you endure the loss of your beloved Jack.
Sharon (Panhandle Eastern)
October 04, 2018 | Indianapolis, IN
Jack L. Spraggins, a longtime resident of Howell, Michigan and formerly of Casey, Illinois passed peacefully at home September 30, 2018. He was born July 25, 1936 in Greenup, Illinois and later raised in Casey, Illinois where he met his wife of 60 years, Charlotte June (Greenwell) Spraggins. She preceded him in death in January 2017 after a long illness in which he cared for her every step of the way.
Jack will long be known in Casey as an excellent athlete in both basketball and baseball which carried over to his adult years, where he was active in softball for many years in the Howell area. Golf became a passion of his and he enjoyed spending time in the summer golfing with his buddies. In wintertime, he enjoyed spending time in Northern Michigan snowmobiling and enjoying the outdoors. Music was always an enjoyment in his life. He would entertain the family with the organ and was a member of the choir in the Nazarene Church. Jack retired from Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Company and later started “Captain Jacks” lawn service.
Surviving Jack are his four children, Rod (Evelyn) Spraggins, Lisa (Chuck) Thornton, Greg (Alissa) Spraggins and Mike (Leslie) Spraggins; 12 grandchildren, Katie, Emily, Robbie, Ben, Nico, Amy, Madalyn, Jason, Jackson, Liam, Cameron and Olivia; twelve great-grandchildren-Kalie, Noah, Ashlyn, Aiden, Carter, Dylan, Scarlett, Emmett, Lenora, Jettson, Alexander and Olive; one sibling, Linda (Roger) Vandyke; one brother-in law, Jim (Penny) Greenwell and two sisters-in law, Della (Ken) Headrick and Sharon (Don) Juergens. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen L. and Alice Lurene (Hutson) Spraggins.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday October 5, 2018 at Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Inman officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 10 – 11 a.m. prior to the service at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, Illinois.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice 716 Commercial Avenue SW New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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