Donald Joe Spradling

          Donald Joe Spradling, 71 years 8 months 30 days, of Park Hills, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. Donald was born November 17, 1947, Cantwell to the late Charles and Thelma (Waggner) Spradling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, LeRoy Spradling; brother-in-law, Frank Eaves; father-in-law, Jesse Cunningham and mother-in-law, Helen Cunningham..

           Donald was in the Air Force for 12 ½ years and then went to work as an electrician for Boeing where he retired in 2013. He liked fishing and being around his family was his biggest joy.

            Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Sue (Cunningham) Spradling; his children, Angela Spradling of Park Hills, Kerry Spradling (wife, Ann) of Barnhart, and Jeff Spradling (wife, J.J.) of Desloge; grandchildren, Katie (Spradling) Clinton (husband, Alex), Brett Spradling, Drake Spradling, Dylan Spradling and Maggie Spradling; one great-grandchild on the way; siblings, Betty Spradlilng Eaves, Charles “Bud” Spradling (wife, Ruth Ann), and Cathy Spradling; brother-in-law, Paul Cunningham.

            Graveside services will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 11:30 AM Arrangements are being handled by C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge .View obituary and share condolences online at www.www.czboyer.com