Dean Spurgeon

Ronald “Dean” Spurgeon, age 81, passed away on June 2, 2020 at his home after an extended illness. Dean is survived by his wife of 63 years Barbara (Bush) Spurgeon, his daughter Jackie (Jay) Duncan, son Neal (Heidi) Spurgeon, and daughter Deanna (Barry) Smith. He was preceded in death by his son Gregory. Dean was proud of his grandchildren: Josh (Shea) Farris, Holly (Justin) Braun, Jessica (Chris) Graham, Ross (Rayna) Spurgeon, Gabby Smith and Molly Smith. Also his great grandchildren: Cora Belle Farris, Joe Graham, Peyton Braun, Cienna Farris, Boone Dean Graham, Scarlett Graham, Weston Graham, and a Baby Braun on the way. Dean was born in Freetown, Indiana on August 24, 1938, and was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Lorene (Buttorff) Spurgeon and In-laws Neal and Cordelia (Bush) Marling. Dean retired from Cummins Filtration (Fleetguard) after 34 years. He was one of the original employees, and moved with the company to Cookeville, TN from Seymour, IN in 1967. After retirement, Dean started riding Harley Davidson motorcycles. His adventures took him all over North America where he made many great friends. Dean was also an avid bass fisherman. Fishing and winning tournaments on most of the area lakes. In fact, Dean loved all sports with TTU basketball being one of his favorite spectator sports. He attended practices and games, and was known for expressing his opinion. A special mention goes out to close family members Norma Spurgeon Hubbard and Freida Spurgeon Duchane and many cousins. Dean will be missed by all of his family and friends. A private service will be held at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home with Heavenly Host Lutheran Church pastor Andrew Smith presiding. Memorials may be made to the Food Pantry at First United Methodist Church, 204 E. Spring Street, Cookeville, Tn 38501. For information their number is 931-526-2177. Memorials may also be made to Tennessee Tech Athletics: https://ttusports.com/information/development2 Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111 You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.