LEXINGTON – Phillip M. Spangler, 69, passed away on Monday May 21, 2018. He was born May 21, 1949 to the late John Bettis Spangler Sr. and Katherine Padgett Spangler of Shelby, NC. He is preceded in death by an infant son. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Maureen, a son, Rush Spangler and daughter-in-law Julie; grandchildren, Alex and Victoria Spangler of West Columbia, sister Martha Harless (Bruce) of Bolivar, MO; brother, John Spangler, Jr. of Lawrenceville, Ga. and his beloved Labradoodle, Rosie, all of whom loved him dearly.
Phillip was a member of First Baptist Church of Lexington where a home going service will be held Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service in the Worship Center.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Lexington Building Fund, 415 Barr Rd., Lexington, SC 29072 or The Lexington Wildlife Club, P.O. Box 84934, Lexington, SC 29073 where he was a longtime member.
Phillip was a certified SC DNR fishing instructor and recently received the Mr. Sunshine Award. He was the founder and Senior Vice President of the Happy to Be Here Club where the only requirement for membership was to bring joy to other people’s lives. He recruited by example and has worldwide members.
He loved the outdoors and helping others while expecting nothing in return. You could usually find him fishing, working outside or on a project, or tending his yard. He was kind and fair. His integrity and positive energy is the legacy he left behind. He was loved by many and will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
