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Anne Sponholtz
March 27, 2024
Wayne Dwight Sponholtz Sr. passed away on March 5, 2024 after a courageous fight against lung cancer. He was born November 16, 1943 in Palatka, FL to the late Lester and Leola (Norman) Sponholtz.
He moved from Lakeland, FL to Keystone Heights, FL in 1981 and for 24 years worked as a systems analyst/project leader for Alachua County School Board. He was an avid RVer, loved to fish and spent countless hours reading books for the blind.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Hay Sponholtz, and children Leanne Gillingham, Corbin (Becky) Sponholtz, Tami (Chip) Dixon and Dwight Sponholtz, along with brother Glen (Marsha) Sponholtz, PhD and sister Marsha (Will) Reeves.
He leaves behind the joys of his life, grandchildren Brandon, Bradley and Bryce Gillingham, Landon and Chandlee Sponholtz, Reagan Dixon, Trey (Christianne) Dixon and Kyle (Amber) Dixon, along with nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held March 16, 2024 at 11 am at Wesley United Methodist Church, Gainesville, Florida with Pastor Kolby Golliher officiating, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. Interment will be at Keystone Heights Cemetery at a later date.
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