Theodore "Ted" Spillis, Jr. of Crawfordsville, passed away Monday in St. Clare Medical Center. He was 65.
Mr. Spillis was a pressman for R. R. Donnelley for forty years, retiring in 2004. He attended Burnham High School in Sylvania, Ohio and enlisted in the Army, serving from 1961-1965. He enjoyed vehicle mechanics, working on cars, watching racing and football.
Mr. Spillis was born April 12, 1944 in Sylvania, Ohio to Theodore T. Spillis and Zelma Bickford Spillis Irving. They precede him in death. Also preceding him in death is his first wife, Sherri Sering. He married Debra Mitchell August 11, 1983. She survives.
Additional survivors include son Tony Spillis of Jacksonville, Florida, daughter, Trudi (Cecil) Gill of Crawfordsville and sons Toby Spillis of Okeechobee, Florida, Russell (Angie) Spillis of Birmingham, Alabama and Todd Spillis of Crawfordsville, two step-sons, Toby (Kim) Higgins of Crawfordsville and Brett Higgins of Heritage Lake, three brothers, Tom and John (Renee) Spillis both of Toledo, Ohio and Jim Spillis of Cartersville, Georgia as well as thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM at Burkhart Funeral Home, Crawfordsville. Burial will follow at Old Union Cemetery, north of Waveland. Visitation will be from Noon to 2PM Friday.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family through Burkhart Funeral Home, 300 S. Grant Ave. Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Online condolences can be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.
My Father was by FAR the best father who ever beared children on this earth. "Any man can be a father, but it takes a real man to be a DAD" Some of the children have their issues from the first marriage, we all have our opinions, and I am not hating on any of you for your feelings. I just know what I saw, which was my Dad working 7 days a week to keep his home and to keep his family fed. Literally worked himself to DEATH to make sure he kept this house. I once thought my purpose on this earth, especially recently, was to save my father, and I couldn't do it. I soon realized that the point was I had a father, and he was FANTASTIC!! I do and always will love you with all my heart dad, you were my guide, my rock, and my best friend. Until we meet again, I hold you in my heart everyday, and your memory fresh in my mind. I love you, and will ALWAYS miss you Father.
Love forever,
Your Loving Son,
Todd Michael "Bickerwood" Spillis
Mr. Spillis was a pressman for R. R. Donnelley for forty years, retiring in 2004. He attended Burnham High School in Sylvania, Ohio and enlisted in the Army, serving from 1961-1965. He enjoyed vehicle mechanics, working on cars, watching racing and football.
Mr. Spillis was born April 12, 1944 in Sylvania, Ohio to Theodore T. Spillis and Zelma Bickford Spillis Irving. They precede him in death. Also preceding him in death is his first wife, Sherri Sering. He married Debra Mitchell August 11, 1983. She survives.
Additional survivors include son Tony Spillis of Jacksonville, Florida, daughter, Trudi (Cecil) Gill of Crawfordsville and sons Toby Spillis of Okeechobee, Florida, Russell (Angie) Spillis of Birmingham, Alabama and Todd Spillis of Crawfordsville, two step-sons, Toby (Kim) Higgins of Crawfordsville and Brett Higgins of Heritage Lake, three brothers, Tom and John (Renee) Spillis both of Toledo, Ohio and Jim Spillis of Cartersville, Georgia as well as thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM at Burkhart Funeral Home, Crawfordsville. Burial will follow at Old Union Cemetery, north of Waveland. Visitation will be from Noon to 2PM Friday.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family through Burkhart Funeral Home, 300 S. Grant Ave. Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Online condolences can be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.
My Father was by FAR the best father who ever beared children on this earth. "Any man can be a father, but it takes a real man to be a DAD" Some of the children have their issues from the first marriage, we all have our opinions, and I am not hating on any of you for your feelings. I just know what I saw, which was my Dad working 7 days a week to keep his home and to keep his family fed. Literally worked himself to DEATH to make sure he kept this house. I once thought my purpose on this earth, especially recently, was to save my father, and I couldn't do it. I soon realized that the point was I had a father, and he was FANTASTIC!! I do and always will love you with all my heart dad, you were my guide, my rock, and my best friend. Until we meet again, I hold you in my heart everyday, and your memory fresh in my mind. I love you, and will ALWAYS miss you Father.
Love forever,
Your Loving Son,
Todd Michael "Bickerwood" Spillis
Theodore "Ted" Spillis, Jr. of Crawfordsville, passed away Monday in St. Clare Medical Center. He was 65.
Mr. Spillis was a pressman for R. R. Donnelley for forty years, retiring in 2004. He attended Burnham High School in Sylvania, Ohio and enlisted in the Army, serving from 1961-1965. He enjoyed vehicle mechanics, working on cars, watching racing and football.
Mr. Spillis was born April 12, 1944 in Sylvania, Ohio to Theodore T. Spillis and Zelma Bickford Spillis Irving. They precede him in death. Also preceding him in death is his first wife, Sherri Sering. He married Debra Mitchell August 11, 1983. She survives.
Additional survivors include son Tony Spillis of Jacksonville, Florida, daughter, Trudi (Cecil) Gill of Crawfordsville and sons Toby Spillis of Okeechobee, Florida, Russell (Angie) Spillis of Birmingham, Alabama and Todd Spillis of Crawfordsville, two step-sons, Toby (Kim) Higgins of Crawfordsville and Brett Higgins of Heritage Lake, three brothers, Tom and John (Renee) Spillis both of Toledo, Ohio and Jim Spillis of Cartersville, Georgia as well as thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM at Burkhart Funeral Home, Crawfordsville. Burial will follow at Old Union Cemetery, north of Waveland. Visitation will be from Noon to 2PM Friday.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family through Burkhart Funeral Home, 300 S. Grant Ave. Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Online condolences can be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.
My Father was by FAR the best father who ever beared children on this earth. "Any man can be a father, but it takes a real man to be a DAD" Some of the children have their issues from the first marriage, we all have our opinions, and I am not hating on any of you for your feelings. I just know what I saw, which was my Dad working 7 days a week to keep his home and to keep his family fed. Literally worked himself to DEATH to make sure he kept this house. I once thought my purpose on this earth, especially recently, was to save my father, and I couldn't do it. I soon realized that the point was I had a father, and he was FANTASTIC!! I do and always will love you with all my heart dad, you were my guide, my rock, and my best friend. Until we meet again, I hold you in my heart everyday, and your memory fresh in my mind. I love you, and will ALWAYS miss you Father.
Love forever,
Your Loving Son,
Todd Michael "Bickerwood" Spillis
Mr. Spillis was a pressman for R. R. Donnelley for forty years, retiring in 2004. He attended Burnham High School in Sylvania, Ohio and enlisted in the Army, serving from 1961-1965. He enjoyed vehicle mechanics, working on cars, watching racing and football.
Mr. Spillis was born April 12, 1944 in Sylvania, Ohio to Theodore T. Spillis and Zelma Bickford Spillis Irving. They precede him in death. Also preceding him in death is his first wife, Sherri Sering. He married Debra Mitchell August 11, 1983. She survives.
Additional survivors include son Tony Spillis of Jacksonville, Florida, daughter, Trudi (Cecil) Gill of Crawfordsville and sons Toby Spillis of Okeechobee, Florida, Russell (Angie) Spillis of Birmingham, Alabama and Todd Spillis of Crawfordsville, two step-sons, Toby (Kim) Higgins of Crawfordsville and Brett Higgins of Heritage Lake, three brothers, Tom and John (Renee) Spillis both of Toledo, Ohio and Jim Spillis of Cartersville, Georgia as well as thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM at Burkhart Funeral Home, Crawfordsville. Burial will follow at Old Union Cemetery, north of Waveland. Visitation will be from Noon to 2PM Friday.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family through Burkhart Funeral Home, 300 S. Grant Ave. Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Online condolences can be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.
My Father was by FAR the best father who ever beared children on this earth. "Any man can be a father, but it takes a real man to be a DAD" Some of the children have their issues from the first marriage, we all have our opinions, and I am not hating on any of you for your feelings. I just know what I saw, which was my Dad working 7 days a week to keep his home and to keep his family fed. Literally worked himself to DEATH to make sure he kept this house. I once thought my purpose on this earth, especially recently, was to save my father, and I couldn't do it. I soon realized that the point was I had a father, and he was FANTASTIC!! I do and always will love you with all my heart dad, you were my guide, my rock, and my best friend. Until we meet again, I hold you in my heart everyday, and your memory fresh in my mind. I love you, and will ALWAYS miss you Father.
Love forever,
Your Loving Son,
Todd Michael "Bickerwood" Spillis
