Graveside service for Robert “Bob” Dean Spurlin, 70, will be Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Antioch Cemetery in Somerville, AL with Stanley Ryan and Paul Spurlin officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial immediately following. Visitation will be Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM at the Union Church of Christ in Somerville, AL.
Mr. Spurlin died on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at his residence. He was born October 20, 1945, in Morgan County to Robert Ford Spurlin and Anne Hilda (Dean) Spurlin. He graduated from Cotaco High School and from The Memphis School of Preaching. He was a retired minister of churches of Christ preaching for many congregations in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Florida. He authored three inspirational books that touched many lives. He was a native of the Union Community of Somerville. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967. Bob was disabled due to Multiple Sclerosis since 1995. He was preceded in death by his mother, a daughter: Bethany Ann Spurlin, and a brother: Thomas Gary Spurlin.
Survivors include :
his Wife of 45 years:
Beverly Spurlin
One Son:
Paul Spurlin (Stephanie)
Father:
Robert F. Spurlin
Two Brothers:
Jere Spurlin (Ginger) and
Calvin Spurlin
One Sister:
Ruby Johnson
Two Grandchildren:
Laney Rose and Tyler Paul Spurlin
Brother-in-law:
Randy Harrod
Sister-in-law:
Lana Boatner
Pallbearers will be Jere Spurlin, Calvin Spurlin, Randy Harrod, Jonathan Terry, Will Spurlin, and Jimmy Moody.
