Russ was born in East Palestine, Ohio to William and Nellie Spooner on February 7, 1937. He graduated from New Waterford High School in New Waterford, Ohio in 1955. Russ worked in the meat industry, mainly with Superior and Sugardale Meats in Canton, Ohio. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. Russ was very mechanical and could fix or repair almost everything. He loved flying his airplane, golfing, fishing, boating and playing cards.
Russ is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Carol; son, Stephen; grandchildren Alexis Spooner and Stephen James Spooner; and many, many nieces and nephews.
Russ was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Helen Sargeant; and brothers, Bill Spooner and Donald Spooner.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on March 12, 2021, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6465 Mayport St., Englewood, Florida. Immediately following the service, Russ’s remains will be committed at Redeemer Lutheran Memorial Garden.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made at the request of the family to Redeemer Lutheran Church and Lemon Bay Woman’s Club.
Lemon Bay Funeral Home has made arrangements. You may share a memory at www.lbfh.com.
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