Scott A. Spriggs Obituary (1928

Scott A. Spriggs 89 of Forsyth, Illinois passed away 6:32 PM May 27, 2018 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, Il. Services will be 10 AM, Friday, June 1, 2018 at the Forsyth Baptist Church, Forsyth, IL with Glenn Baker officiating. Andrew Crowther will officiate graveside services at Maroa Cemetery, Maroa, IL with Military Honors. Visitation will be 5 - 7 PM, Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the church. The family has entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Maroa, IL with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, 57 Country Place, Springfield, IL 62703. Scott was born November 8, 1928 in Cable, Ohio the son of James and Hazel (Scott) Spriggs. He married Luan Pulliam April 28, 1951 in Piggott, Arkansas. Survivors include his wife, Luan Spriggs, Forsyth, IL; children, Susie Spriggs, Maroa, IL; Jim (Debi) Spriggs, Morganton, GA; Tom (Laura) Spriggs, Sugar Land, TX; Judy (Gene) Lawrence, Racine, WI; Kevin (Trish) Spriggs, Livingston, MT; Molly (John) Peterson, Brooklyn Center, MN; 8 Grandchildren, 4 Great-Grandchildren; siblings: Jean Spriggs, Hamilton, IL; and Hazel Spriggs, Carthage, IL. He leaves behind several nieces and nephews. Scott was preceded in death by his parents, 5 sisters, and 1 brother. Scott was a member of the Forsyth Baptist Church and past Music Director and Deacon of the church. He served his Country during the Korean Conflict in the Army. He was a Pipefitter and past member of the Forsyth Village Board for 14 years.