Cecil Spurling

Cecil Spurling, 94, of Lakeland, FL, former Morristown resident, died Sunday, March 22, 2009 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland. Born June 22, 1914, in Rush County, he was the son of Jesse and Norah (Clark)Spurling. Survivors include his wife, Mary Frances Spurling, sons Jerry Spurling, Stephen Spurling, Gene Spurling and James Spurling; daughters Melissa Hach and Carol Deom; step-daughters Sara Ryse and Sue Rowell; and stepson Roger Griffin. He was preceded in death by his parents and sons, John Spurling and Gary Spurling. Mr. Spurling was a carpenter and had worked in construction most of his life. Visitation will be from noon to 1 pm Thursday at Freeman Family Funeral Homes, Frazier Chapel, 124 E North St. in Morristown. Funeral Services will be at 1 pm Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Carl Coffey officiating. Interment will be in Star Church Cemetery in Decatur County. Online condolences may be sent to www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com