Eldon Leon Spurgeon, 82 of Eldon 1940 - 2022 Missouri

Eldon Leon Spurgeon, 82 of Eldon, entered his heavenly home on October 25, 2022, surrounded by family. Eldon was born on July 24, 1940, in Queen City, MO to James and Marcelline Spurgeon. He married the love of his life, Judy Reaves, in Marion, Iowa on August 30, 1958.
Eldon was raised and educated in Davis County and was a member of the Eldon Christian Church. Eldon had a love of farming which included over 40 years milking Holsteins. The love of the family farm was passed down to his children. He also worked at Excel for over 20 years.
Eldon loved riding his Gold Wing motorcycle with his wife Judy. In later years he enjoyed antique John Deere tractors and his 1954 Chevy, but most of all spending time with his family.
Eldon married Betty Rysdam on December 12, 2009, and they enjoyed life on the farm together.
Eldon is survived by his wife, his daughter, Kippen (Adam) Richards of Riverside, his two sons, Jerry of Eldon and Matt (Melissa) of Eldon, and close friends Willie (Martha) Petersheim. Eldon was blessed with 5 grandchildren, Kaitie Richards, Ana, Cordell, Emma and Gage Spurgeon and one great grandson Amariyon Starks.
He was preceded is death by his children's mother Judy, one son Dickie, one brother James (Judy) Spurgeon, one sister Lola (Ab) Fortner and his parents.
Graveside services will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Bloomfield, Iowa with Pastor Danny Cary officiating. Open visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2022, at the Cranston Family Funeral Home in Eldon, Iowa with the family present to greet friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to his family or to Hospice Compassus and may be mailed to P.O. Box 105, Eldon, IA 52554 or to 1444 Willow Brook Ln., Riverside, IA 52327. Friends may leave online condolences at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Published on October 25, 2022