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for Charles Spoonhour
John Skourup
August 15, 2012
I still can not beleive that Charles G Spoonhour is no longer with us. My symapthises go out to his family and loved ones, I was the manager for Spoon on his Southeastern Community College team from 1978-1980. What great memories and great fun it was working with the man. I always thought of him as a second father to me.
SCC class of 1980, Univ of Arknasas class of 1992.
Darryl Sigh
February 29, 2012
Dear Vicki,
I don't know you but I played for Coach Spoonie as we called in at SCC in Burlington,IA from 1978-1980, Coach has been and always will play a great role in my life. He taught you so much more than just basketball and he also was my Gin card playing buddy on road trips...Coach Spoonhour MUCH LOVE 4U...Darryl Sigh (Chicago's Dunbar Voc)
Frankie Carlin-Meyer
February 6, 2012
Dear Spoonhour family,
Coach Spoonhour was our coach at Rocky Comfort High School in 1961. Yes, he did indeed drive our teams to games. One summer he even drove the bus to take students to swimming lessons at Bella Vista. He was an extraordinary person who was a tremendous influence on the students at our school. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Kristi Towe
February 5, 2012
Missing Spoonball...
Randy Monier
February 5, 2012
As a fan of Missouri State I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the entire Spoonhour family. Coach Spoonhour was such a special person and such an ambassador of then SMSU that he will never be forgotten. I remember a saying of his that went something like this...if all you had was 50 cents and potential, all you could get is a coke, you have to work hard to make that potential worth anything. Charlie made it sound funnier and better. Glad he got to see "our St. Louis Cardinals" win the World Series before he passed. See you in heaven Coach.
Bill Tomany
February 5, 2012
Rest in Peace Coach Spoon
Tony H
February 5, 2012
As a recent alumnus of SLU when Charlie arrived, I took great pride in the program he developed. College basketball, the SLU community, and the world have lost a truly inspiring man. God Bless Spoons!!!
Jack Rusnov
February 5, 2012
Dear Vicki,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss and America's loss. Spoon was truly an American treasure.
I'll always remember the great time we had the first time we met at Ed Janka's summer party years ago when I drove you and Spoon back to your hotel after the party and we stopped for a nightcap and ended up watching the sun come up.Every time subsequent to that first meeting, whenever he visited Cleveland, we would get together. He always treated my like a close friend and I really valued his company and especially his friendship.I'll be hoisting a Bud longneck in his honor today.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Best regards,
Jack Rusnov
Pete B
February 5, 2012
Charlie: I am gonna drink one for the Gipper tonight. I will miss you at Spring Training.
Pete,
Billiken Fan, Cardinal Fan and Charlie Fan.
February 5, 2012
My condolence to the family. May the God of all comfort bind your broken hearts.
Psalms 147:3
Robin
February 4, 2012
My condolences and prayers go out to Vicki and all the Spoonhour families. What a great life Charlie had.
Charlie and I grew up together in Rogers. He was our basketball manager my senior year at RHS. I called him Spoonie then. He called me Terrible Teddy. Charlie was always antagonizing us someway or another. One day after practice a bunch of us got one of the large ball bags and stuffed him into it. Then we hung him on the shower head and turned the cold water on. Boy! We paid for it when we got him down. I felt sorry for him afterwards.
I ate a lot of suppers at the Spoonhour house during basketball season. Irma and Claude were special people. I lived on a farm several miles from school. Charlie would take me home on game days after school and Irma would provide something to eat.
Charlie left a legacy beyond compare. We have all been blessed in knowing him in our early days. God rest his soul and may God bless all his family.
Ted Givers
Rogers, AR
February 4, 2012
Dear Spoonhour family,I know you probably don't know us but my husband taught welding at SCC in burlington,Iowa while Charlie was coaching there.We thought he was a great coach but better yet a great guy.We moved to lake of the Ozarks and were thrilled when Charlie came to our state and followed him to all his games.We express our deep sympathy to all the family and you are in our prayers.Fred & Carol Goldman Camdenton,Mo.
Roland "Tony" Gower
February 4, 2012
Spoon was my coach @ Southeast Community College n Burlington,IA. He was a great coach, mentor & friend. He will b truly missed by the Gower family. One Love 2 his family.
Janet Young walker
February 3, 2012
So sorry to hear about Coach Spoonhour. He was my coach and teacher when he was at Bloomfield High School in the 60's. god Bless his family.
Shella Hammond-Mccurdy
February 3, 2012
Vicki, Bird, and Bear. It has been so long since I saw any of you but you have all been in my prayers since I first heard about Coach Spoon and his disease. Charlie touched everyone he met. Few people in life have a legacy like Coach Spoon's. I know this is hard, loss always is, but Charlie will live on through all the lives he touched. It doesn't make your pain less but I pray each of you find peace and joy as these days pass in knowing how much he meant to so many. To each of you, Love Shella
Heywood Hunt
February 3, 2012
Thanks Spoon Family for sharing Coach Spoon with us. I learned alot as a coach and person. Will never forget that "electric smile" and "magnetic" personality. Will definitely miss those words of wisdom, humorus jokes, and mentoring.
Doug Willson
February 3, 2012
Vicki, Stephen, and Jay;
Thank you for sharing him with all of us. We are better people for being around him. Not just basketball, but life as well. He will never be forgotten.
Kenneth Averette
February 2, 2012
We go back to SCC from '79-81 in which Coach Spoon was my coach. He was one of the greatest coaches to ever coach the game of basketball. I will always remember the love he had for us at SCC. A man of great wisdom and integrity. Spoonhour you will be truly missed by all who knew you. Prayers and sympathy are extended to the Spoonhour family. May the Peace of God surround you through these difficult times. SCC Blackhawks '79-81
Mike Johns
February 2, 2012
I started following Charlie when he was at SMS, and was thrilled when he took over the SLU program. Getting lucky enough to hear a interview or post game talk show was always a treat. I felt like Spoon was a friend even though I never had the opportunity to meet him in person. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. I would love to see SLU honor Charlie for bringing the program back to relevance.
Rena Swindell Hindman
February 2, 2012
So proud and honored to have known Charlie my whole life....what an awesome man who brought so much joy to so many peoples lives. The Swindell family sends it's deepest condolences to the entire family and the thousands of friends and basketball fans !! Can't keep from thinking that Cardinal Championship was just for him !! Rena Swindell Hindman
Todd Stapleton
February 2, 2012
I began to follow SLU basketball when Coach Spoonhour came on board. Those were great times. By all reports, he was a great person as well. Very sorry and thoughts with his family
Nicole's Great-Aunt Janet Schiller
February 2, 2012
Jay and Nicole--Very sorry about Coach. (I think last time I saw you both was at Carolyn's funeral). Jay, if you are half as respected as your Dad, you are among the best. (I still watch the Greyhounds stats!)
Tim DeFosset
February 2, 2012
Spoon was a great coach and a exemplary person. He will always be missed.
Richard Parrish
February 2, 2012
Charlie touched many lives ... and left them all smiling.
Charlie Ferguson
February 1, 2012
Charlie meant so much to basketball in the state of Missouri. I remember him coaching at little Rocky Comfort High School--then my alma mater at Missouri State and then at SLU when my family lived there. He was a "Down home" person that everyone dearly loved. RIP Charlie!! My condolences to the family.
Ted Yemm
February 1, 2012
God speed coach. You will be missed.
February 1, 2012
Prayers to the Spoon family. I played for the Lady Bears at SMSU in the late 80s- always something new to learn from Charlie. Great man for sure! God Bless, Nel Patton 22
February 1, 2012
Coach,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. I had the priviledge to meet your Dad many years ago. He was always smiling and was a great person and coach. He will be missed. I have you in my prayers.
Rep. Paul Fitzwater
steve roberts
February 1, 2012
lots of great times and many horse games, your the best charlie, barb and I will miss you.
Mike Trask
February 1, 2012
Enjoyed watching Mr Spoonhour's St. Louis team play,and win,alot of games. He made the team really competative and very fun to follow. He always had good qoutes in the newspaper. But most of all you could tell he was respected and loved by all. My condolences to his family. R.I.P. Coach
February 1, 2012
Jay sorry about your dad he treated me like a son.tell Vicki and Stephen that I have you all in my prays. Howard, your dad and your x usher
Vivian Hagar
February 1, 2012
Of course you don't know me, but who doesn't know Charlie Spoonhour. I was a student at SMSU when he was head coach. What a man of integrity! The only thing I didn't like was that he left to go to St. Louis. I'm am so sorry for your loss.
Paul Ellis
February 1, 2012
It is with such sadness that the world has lost a man like Coach Spoon. He treated me with dignity and respect and he was a man I admired so much. My condolences to Vicki, Jay, Stephen and his extended family. You will truly be missed.
John Houlihan
February 1, 2012
Mr. Spoonhour was a great guy. I talked to him several times at Tom's Bar & Grill. Always nice, always funny, always a smile. Just another great character in the West End. Used to have fun with his son Stephen also, a true chip of the old block. A Great family, a true loss to Saint Louis. Thanks Charlie for the good times,and good conversation. I will raise one for you next time I am at Tom's. ~ Cheers!
Jeff Brierly
February 1, 2012
I can still remember the excitement in the air watching Spoonball. It was a magical time! Rest in peace Charlie.
Greg Craft
February 1, 2012
Great man he inspired me as a basketball coach and helped with several life lessons. His humor and insight will be greatly missed.
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