Royce Alspaugh

Royce Alspaugh, age 77 of Sulphur Springs, died Saturday, November 18, 2006 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born May 14, 1929 in Sulphur Springs, Indiana to the late Hoyt and Mae (Bowers) Alspaugh. He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1947. He married Vivian Graves on July 2, 1948 in a double wedding ceremony with Ernie Carmichael and Josie Whitworth. Early in his career he ran a Meadow Gold milk route and a Sunoco fuel route. He then began farming on the family farm and did so until his death. For years he ran the NFO (National Farmers Organization) Collection Station on his farm. He was a member of the White Union Christian Church. He enjoyed flying and held a private pilot’s license. He loved horses, playing golf and coaching softball. He was a 50 year Mason and a member of the Sulphur Springs Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the Murat Shrine where he was on the Rat Patrol Team. He was also a member of the Eagles Aerie 933 and the Elks 484. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Vivian (Graves) Alspaugh; two daughters, Susan Alspaugh of Bloomington and Sharon (husband: John) Fisher of New Castle; five grandchildren, Aaron (wife: Susan) Benson of New Castle, Brant Benson of Sulphur Springs, Krista (husband: Mark) Barber of St. Louis, MO, Lisa (husband: Todd) Garner of New Castle, and Sherra Fisher of Indianapolis; one great-grandson, Nathan Benson; a brother, Rex (wife: Wanda) Alspaugh of New Castle; a sister, Delores (husband: George) Miller of Sulphur Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, his was preceded in death by a brother, Sam Alspaugh. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 22. 2006 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Pastor Gordon Barrett officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Summit Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday from 3 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the White Union Christian Church or the Alzheimer’s Association with envelopes available at the funeral home. You may send a personal condolence to the family at www.sprolesfamilycares.com

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Royce Alspaugh

May 14, 1929 - November 18, 2006