Roy Kenneth Spurgeon

April 2, 1924 - January 14, 2013

Roy K. Spurgeon, 88, of Grant died Monday, January 14. He had been in declining health for about a year. He was a member of Claysville Holiness Church. He was the last of 10 children of the late Thomas B. and Jeanette Gamble Spurgeon. He was one of 6 brothers who served his country during WWII. His most recent occupations before retirement were propane gas truck driver and school bus driver. He enjoyed gardening and working with livestock. The most important thing in his life was his service to the Lord. He was well known for his love of the Word of God and his conversation which most often concerned the Scriptures. Many times he had expressed his desire to live as long as he could be a help to others, but when the time came that he was no longer able to do so, he would be ready to go. He is survived by his wife, Kate Smith Spurgeon and 2 daughters, Carolyn Turnbow and LaVonne Castle (Leon). He also leaves 2 grandchildren, Kevin Castle (Christy) and Kari Click (Joshua): 5 great-grandchildren, Travis Castle, Mollie Castle, Ryan Click, Jordan Click and Canaan Click along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 sisters, (infant) Margaret Spurgeon, LaVonne Lowery, Lora Fulghum, and Colleen Ellis; brothers Leon (KIA-WWII), Thomas Jr. (Tom), James S. (Shelt), William H. (Bill), W. D. (Dub), and Harvey. Visitation was at Claysville Holiness Church on Wednesday and Thursday with the funeral service on Friday. Burial was at Freehome Cemetery, with Grant Memorial Chapel directing. Those officiating at the funeral were Rev. Edward Atchley, Rev. Leon Castle, Rev. Joe Ventress, and Rev. Ricky Holman. Pallbearers were Donald Spurgeon, James Spurgeon, Gary Troup, Jeff Holland, Greg Gowan and Chase Sims. Honorary pallbearers were Bro. James Bridges, Bro. Dale Cantrell, Bro. Robert Howell, Bro. Jack Kelley, Bro. Lee Lawson, Bro. Thomas Lawson, Bro. Austin Parker, Bro. Tommy Smith, Bro. John Daniel Stapler, Bro. and Bro. Ollie Taylor,