Robert (Bob) Oral Spurgeon

Robert (Bob) Oral Spurgeon, 90, of Hurricane, WV was taken to his Heavenly Home by Angels on February 1st, 2023. He passed away peacefully at home. He was born at Fawn Run, Gilmer County, WV, on October 25, 1932 to the late Oral and Stacy Spurgeon. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his only sister, Winoma Spurgeon. He is survived by his loving wife, Clela Eileen of 68 years; his two sons, Randall (Debbie), and Daniel (Tammy), his only daughter Terri (Larry Harrison). He is also survived by grandsons Joseph (Rowina), David (Nicole), Josh(Mindi), Jonathan(Savannah), and Luke and two granddaughters Sarah(Justin), and Amy as well as 16 great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.

Growing up he was a member of the Future Farmers of America, 4H clubs, and high school basketball team. He graduated from Troy High School and attended Glenville State College, West Virginia Tech and graduated from American Technical Institute in Akron Ohio with an associate degree in engineering. He married his sweet wife, Clela Eileen Moore of Smithburg, WV on March 14th, 1954. They lived on the Spurgeon farm until November 1954 when he was called into service for his country. He served in the Army and was deployed to Germany for 19 months.

Early in his career, he worked at both Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and B. F. Goodrich Co. He was later employed by PPG Industries as a contract estimator for 20 years and worked in many different states including WV, OH, IN, and Ml before returning home to WV. While residing in Flint, Michigan he was president of the Kawanas club. After returning to WV, he continued to work for PPG Industries for 3 more years before going to work for General Glass Co. in Charleston as a contract manager.

Bob was led to Christ at a young age by his Sunday School teacher at the Church of The Brethren and remained a devout Christian throughout his Life, always involved in churchwork in all the places he lived. He was a member and former Deacon at First Baptist Church in Hurricane. He was very musically talented, singing bass in church choirs and barbershop quartets as well as playing several musical instruments. Bob enjoyed golfing, bowling, hunting, woodworking, and time spent with family.

Pastor Jeff Davenport and Rev. Jerry Losh will be officiating the service at First Baptist Church in Hurricane, West Virginia on Saturday February 4th at 4pm with visitation prior from 2-4pm. Family request, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to: First Baptist Church of Hurricane. Bob will be laid to rest at Valley View Memorial Park in Hurricane, WV on Monday February 6th at11am at which military honors.

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