Herbert E. Spurlin, 77, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2011 at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born on October 2, 1933 in Jamestown, Tennessee, the son of Carl and Cora (Duncan) Spurlin. He attended school in the community of Jamestown and met the love of his lifeShirley. They were married in Milford, Illinois on September 22, 1962. Herbert was retired from Frank''s Foundry and for several years was employed by National Car Rental.
He is survived by his loving wife of forty-eight years, Shirley J. (Dunagan) Spurlin; three daughters Brenda Spurlin and Angela Spurlin, Muncie; Sonya Carter (Chris) Albany; two sisters Barbara Dodd (Sam), Muncie and Sue Huddleston (Royce), Jamestown, Tennessee; a brother Jim Spurlin (Bonnie), Albany; a sister-in-law Maxine Spurlin, Jamestown, Tennessee; two grandsons Dustin Carter, Albany and Michael Spurlin, Muncie; one great-grandson, Zachary Carter, Redkey; a Special Aunt, Novella Cravens, Jamestown, Tennessee; and a Special Cousin, Joann, Muncie; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Cora (Duncan) Spurlin; a brother, Donald H. Spurlin, a sister, Janie Spurlin, and a grandson, John Andrew Carter.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Gardenview Funeral Home, 10501 North State Road 3, Muncie, Indiana. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory, Muncie. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Gardenview Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services. Memorial contributions may be made to White Chapel Church, Albany, Indiana 47320. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com