Taylors, South Carolina

Alton Bobby Spurgeon, was born the 3rd child to the late James and Willie Muriel Sims Spurgeon on December 23, 1944 in Greenville County, SC.  He went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 16, 2023.

Alton grew up in Fountain Inn, SC and was educated in Greenville County Schools and graduated from Bryson High School in 1965.  Thereafter, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served a tour in Northern Ireland as a military police officer and was honorably discharged in January 1971.

Returning home to Greenville, SC, Alton attended SC State College and later enrolled at Wesleyan         College and earned a BA degree in Management.  He worked a long successful career in management in retail, textile and manufacturing industries.  In 1973, Alton was employed as a Manager for Michelin Tire.  While employed with Michelin, he met the love of his life Dodi and they were married 1996. Alton and Dodi lived an adventurous life as American expatriates in China, Nigeria, Canada, France and England and the traveled to other parts of another world.  After 28 years with Michelin, Alton retired in 2001.

His favorite pastime was fishing, gardening, cooking and spending quality time with his family and friends.  Alton loved life and he will always be remembered for his funny sense of humor and contagious laughter, never a dull moment in his presence.

Alton loved the Lord, and he was a faithful member of Praise Cathedral.  He enjoyed traveling with Praise Highlights (Seniors), participating in weekly Bible Study, Men's Bible Study and Prayer Breakfast events.

Having departed this life, he leaves to cherish his precious memories his wife Dodi Spurgeon and four sons, Danny Spurgeon of Mauldin, SC, George (Ernestine) McCarroll of Spartanburg, SC, Fredrick (Frances0 McCarroll of Moore, SC, Steven (Sharon) McCarroll of Inman, SC, one daughter, Rosland Spurgeon of Mauldin, SC; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Mary (Charles) Johnson of Greenville, SC, Shirley (Roy) Wilson of Greer, SC; five brothers, Willie (Ann) Spurgeon of Greenville, SC, Roy (Edith) Spurgeon of Mauldin, SC, Thomas Spurgeon of Columbia, SC, Charles (Gail) Spurgeon of Greenville, SC, Gregory Spurgeon of Greer, SC along with a host of other nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Roxann Spurgeon; four sisters, Francis Young, Sandra Fant, Robbie Diyanne Banks, Betty Clark; two brothers, Anthony and Curtis Spurgeon.

When I Lost You

I wish I could see you one more time walking through the door, see your smile, hear your laughter and even hear your snoring, but I know that is not possible.  I will hear your voice no more.  I know you can see my tears and you don't want me to cry yet my heart is broken because I can't understand why someone precious had to die.  I pray that God will give me strength and somehow get me through as I struggle with this heartache that came when I lost you.  I won't worry because we will meet again, this is not the end.

I will miss you dearly my love and my friend, Dodi.

Funeral service with military honors will take place on Monday, November 20, 2023, 2:00 PM at Praise Cathedral Church.  Public viewing will take place prior to funeral starting at 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you make a donation to the St. Jude Children's Hospital or to Praise Cathedral Church.

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The Spurgeon family is being cared for by Sullivan Bros. Mortuary Inc. and Cremation Centers of South Carolina