Eugene A. Spurgeon

Eugene A. Spurgeon of Cuba, Missouri was born on Monday, December 16,1935 at St. James, Missouri to the union of Lowell Spurgeon and Mabel (nee: Duecker) Spurgeon and left from this life on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at Rolla, Missouri at the age of 71 years 5 months and 13 days. Eugene was united in marriage to Ruth E. Steele on June 2, 1956 at the First Presbyterian Church of Cuba and to this union six children were born: Donna, Danny, Diane, Darlene, Debbie and David. Eugene had been the owner/operator of a filling station and oil company, Spurgeon Oil Co. for many years. He then became the owner/operator of ABC Canoe Rental and Camp Ground "On the River" by Steelville, Missouri, but it was at the camp ground that Eugene found one of his many talents Yard Manicuring and he then was able to teach his two assistance exactly how it was to be done. For the past 21 years he worked as a bus driver for the Crawford County RII School District and the last eight years he drove the special needs children, 230 miles per day. The most important thing in Eugene's life was his family, but during his spare time he truly enjoyed gardening and fishing anywhere there was water. Eugene was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, relative and friend of many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Eugene is preceded in death by his parents, Lowell and Mabel Spureon, one infant son Danny Eugene Spurgeon, one brother Granvial Spurgeon, one sister in law Celesta Spurgeon and other relatives and friends. Those who are left to cherish and treasure his memory is his loving wife Ruth Spurgeon of the home, four daugthers; Donna Perry, Diane Spurgeon, Darlene and husband Ron Nelson all of Cuba, Debbie and husband Jason Anderson of Farmington, Missouri, two sons; David and wife Wendy Spurgeon of Highlandville, Missouri and Mark and wife Randi Spurgeon of Cuba, Missouri, fourteen grandchidren and great grandchildren; Kristopher, Kevin Eugene, Mark, Ronnie Jr., Angie, Ryan, Tyler, Alex, Shelby, Jordan Alexis, Christopher, Cody and Landin and Emma Grace is on the way. Visitation Friday, June 1st from 3 til 8 PM at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba. Funeral service 10 AM Saturday, June 2nd at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba. Interment at Bowen Cemetery, Redbird, Missouri. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association in Eugene's memory. The Britton Funeral Home of Cuba is honored to be serving the Spurgeon family.