Spangler, Bobby Leonard

Bobby Leonard Spangler, 74, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2010, at his home in Dublin, Va. He was a retired employee of the United States Government and a U.S. Navy veteran having served during the Korean Conflict. He loved his church family at Dublin United Methodist Church where he recently enjoyed hearing his youngest grandson sing. He was an avid golfer and loved fishing. His faithful canine companion “Buddy” was always close by and he spent as much time as possible surrounded by his loving family. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Mary Bob Spangler, of Dublin; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Rob Flint, of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Tina and Paul Routt, of Wirtz; a son, Terry Spangler, of Dublin; two sisters, Doris Reece, of Radford and June Nester, of Nesbitt, Mississippi; six grandchildren, Ryan and Rob Flint Jr., Holly and Hailey Spangler, and Jocelyn and Jaxon Routt; and one great-grandson, Nolin Spangler. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 21, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Dublin United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Rowland, the Rev. Joe McCoy and the Rev. Rob Flint Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin where members of VFW Post #776 will conduct military graveside rites. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. at the church. Flowers will be appreciated or contributions may be made to the Dublin UMC Memorial Fund, PO Box 577, Dublin, Va. 24084. The Spangler family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.