Rex Alspaugh

Rex Alspaugh, 78, of New Castle, died Friday, May 25, 2012 at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie following a brief illness. Rex was born January 7, 1934 in Henry County, a son of the late Hoyt and Mae (Bowers) Alspaugh. Rex was a 1952 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and attended Indiana Central University. He married the love of his life, Wanda (Williams) Alspaugh, on November 22, 1953. He retired from Delco Remy in Anderson following 35 years of employment. He also farmed and was the Superintendent of Henry County Memorial Park for 20 years. Rex was a member of the Elks and Eagles Lodges and Sons of the American Legion. He was also a member of the Sulphur Springs Lodge No. 348 F&AM. Rex was an avid golfer who accomplished seven holes in one. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Wanda Alspaugh; two sons, Bruce (wife: Bobbie) Alspaugh of Sulphur Springs and Brad (wife: Jean) Alspaugh of Muncie; a daughter, Lori (husband: Dennis) Couch of Carmel; eight grandchildren, Kate Tibbets of Sulphur Springs, Sara Alspaugh of Berkley, CA, Samantha Alspaugh of Chicago, IL, Clint (wife: Tiana) Mathes of New Castle, Kris (husband: Kevin) Manno of Chicago, Denny Couch of Indianapolis, Teresa (husband: Curtis) Wright of Ft. Wayne and Tammi (husband: Kevin) Imel of Pendleton; eight great-grandchildren, Caden Tibbets, Gavin and Landen Mathes, Daniel, Jordan, Nicholas and Gabriella Wright, and Jayda Day; a sister, Delores Peckinpaugh Miller of Sulphur Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Sam Alspaugh and Royce Alspaugh. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Sproles Family Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Arnett officiating. Private burial will take place at a later date. Friends may call from 2 – 8 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home. A time of celebration will be held following the funeral at Rex and Wanda’s home. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church with envelopes available at the funeral home. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. Sproles Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Rex Alspaugh.

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Rex Alspaugh

January 7, 1934 - May 25, 2012