Spruhan, Jack K.
Jack Spruhan
Jack K. Spruhan, 86, long-time resident of Salem, passed away Thursday, Oct. 6, 2011. He was born in Salem and took great pride in being a native Salemite. A son of the late Guy H. Spruhan Sr. and Wanetah Kleiser Spruhan, he had also resided in South Carolina prior to relocating to the Salem area many years ago.
A graduate of Virginia Tech, Jack was an avid Hokie. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II and was employed with the Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for more than 36 years prior to retiring. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Salem, a lifetime member of the Salem Rotary Club and was Supervisor of Officiating for ODAC for more than 10 years.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Guy H. Spruhan Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Wells Spruhan; two daughters, Patricia S. Guilds and Cynthia S. Kimball and her husband Paul; a grandson, John S. Kimball; two granddaughters, Anne K. Guilds and Emily J. Kimball; two great-granddaughters, Ashley and Morgan Guilds; a sister Betty Jeanne Waff and her husband William, as well as several nieces and nephews. Jack also leaves behind his beloved dog Hokie.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, at First United Methodist Church in Salem. The Rev. Bobby Pickle will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to First United Methodist Church, 125 W. Main St., Salem, VA 24153 or to the Salem Rescue Squad, PO Box 291, Salem, VA 24153. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.
