IN LOVING MEMORY OF
James E.
Springer Sr.
March 18, 1946 – September 21, 2017
Obituary
James "Jimmy" E. Springer, Sr., of Hermitage, passed away in his home on
Thursday, September 21, 2017
, at
1 a.m.
, surrounded by his loving family (including time with brother, Danny and sister, Roilyn) from an extended illness.
He was born March 18, 1946 to Roy and Caroline Glover Springer in Uniontown, PA. He attended Uniontown High School & was a union painter for Local 1066 for 24 years where his co-workers nicknamed him "Super Brush." He then retired as a laborer from Steelite, Inc of Wheatland, PA after 6 years.
His hobbies included walking in Buhl Park, shopping, going out to eat, spending time with his fur babies, and going to casinos for casual gambling (and to win!).
He leaves behind his loving & devout wife, the former Erla Clark, whom he was married to for 51 years. Also surviving are: two children, Roxanne M. (Springer) Shaw and her husband, Richard, Transfer; and James E. Springer, Jr. and his wife Kimberly, Hermitage; 2 grandchildren Curtis R. Shaw, E. Palestine, OH; and Christina M. Root and her husband Aaron and their three children Calvin, Clint, and Austin, Transfer. Also a brother, several sisters, and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Springer and Caroline Springer-O'Neill; a younger brother, Donald R. Springer; and a great Uncle and Aunt, George and Elsie Lace.
In honoring Jimmy's wishes, there are no calling hours.
He was born March 18, 1946 to Roy and Caroline Glover Springer in Uniontown, PA. He attended Uniontown High School & was a union painter for Local 1066 for 24 years where his co-workers nicknamed him "Super Brush." He then retired as a laborer from Steelite, Inc of Wheatland, PA after 6 years.
His hobbies included walking in Buhl Park, shopping, going out to eat, spending time with his fur babies, and going to casinos for casual gambling (and to win!).
He leaves behind his loving & devout wife, the former Erla Clark, whom he was married to for 51 years. Also surviving are: two children, Roxanne M. (Springer) Shaw and her husband, Richard, Transfer; and James E. Springer, Jr. and his wife Kimberly, Hermitage; 2 grandchildren Curtis R. Shaw, E. Palestine, OH; and Christina M. Root and her husband Aaron and their three children Calvin, Clint, and Austin, Transfer. Also a brother, several sisters, and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Springer and Caroline Springer-O'Neill; a younger brother, Donald R. Springer; and a great Uncle and Aunt, George and Elsie Lace.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Animal Appeal, PO Box 197, Sharpsville, PA 16150.
In honoring Jimmy's wishes, there are no calling hours.
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