Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Parkhill Cemetery with Reverend Clayton Chesser officiating according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus, GA. A visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.
Bobby was born in Coffee County, AL on June 12, 1946 to the late Luther Spurlock and Rosa Lee Durden Spurlock. He was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in Vietnam, and earned several Medals which include the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960, Combat Infantryman Badge (1st Award) Sharpe Shooter (M-14 & M-16) Marksman (45 Pistol and 2nd Class Gunner (M-60). Bobby was an avid Alabama Football fan and always enjoyed watching the games. He also enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Bobby was a loving husband, father and grandfather who always enjoyed spending time with his family.
Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Spurlock, of Columbus; four children, Shirley Goodman (Brian) of Smiths Station, AL, Patricia Spurlock of Phenix City, AL, Tony Spurlock of Columbus, and Amy Trudell of Phenix City, AL; two brothers, Earl Spurlock of Tennessee and Steve Spurlock of Smiths Station, AL; a sister, Margie Procise of Valley, AL; 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and a host of extended family.
Condolences and fond memories for the Spurlock family may be left at www.shcolumbus.com
