Fred Spawn (Camdenton)'s Obituary
Fred Lee Spawn, son of Robert R. and Grace J. Cramer Spawn, was born, October 1, 1924 in Amoret, Missouri. He departed this life, Tuesday, November 14, 2017, in Medicalodges-Nevada, Nevada, Missouri at the age of ninety-three years, one month and thirteen days.
He was united in marriage to Betty J. Kemmiser for twenty years until her passing.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife; his parents and his siblings, Arthur F. Spawn, Jackie G. Spawn, Mildred E. Loth, Edna I. Ramage and Glen E. Spawn
Fred is survived by his daughter, Sheila Spawn of Indianapolis, Indiana; one grandson, his sister, Georgia N. DeVries and husband Earl of Blue Springs, Missouri; nieces and nephews, Robert W. Loth and wife Michelle, Debbie LeFelure, Jim D. Ramage, Sharon A. Roe and husband Tom and David DeVries as well as a of other relatives and many friends.
Fred lived in the Amoret, Missouri and Rich Hill, Missouri area until they moved to Stolesbury, Missouri in 1940. At a young age, he hitchhiked to Texas and worked for the carnival. He would work any odd job to live. He was called to service in July, 1943 and served our country till February, 1946.
Fred was a member of Seven Day Adventist.
In his spare time, he enjoyed playing bingo and card games. He was a fan of the Connecticut Women’s Basketball team. He loved getting out in the woods and hunting.
Georgia, his sister, has memories of Fred being kind of ornery. One instance she remembers is when he buried his two sister’s dolls that they had just gotten for Christmas. She always knew when he was up to something when he would get that look in his eyes. The thing she is going to miss the most, is the phone calls she would receive from Fred on her birthday. They didn’t miss calling each other on their birthdays.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends.
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