Robert Spangler

Spangler, Robert Jackson, 70 of Shawsville died Sunday, November 18, 2007 at his home. Mr. Spangler retired from the Virginia Department Of Transportation after 24 years of service. The son to the late George Daniel and Agnes Jeanette Spangler, he was also preceded in death by three brothers; Tommy Spangler, Ralph Spangler and Arnold Spangler. He is survived by his wife of 50 years; Betty R. Spangler, daughter and son-in-law; Katie and Terry Slusher of Floyd, son; Kenny Spangler of Christiansburg, three grandchildren; Jessica Nicole Spangler of Shawsville, Ashley Kay Slusher of Floyd, Kate Renee Spangler, brothers George Daniel Spangler, Jr., and Ray Spangler all of Shawsville. He is also survived by his sisters and brother-in-law; Ruby Bell, Edith and Bill Yates all of Shawsville, Marie Shark of Christiansburg, Shirley and Franklin Barlow of Bassett. Several nieces and nephews also survive him. The family will receive friends from 5 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2007. Funeral services will be held in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2007 with Pastor John Collins and Rev. Virgil McHone officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery, Shawsville. In lieu of flowers the family request that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018, or Carilion New River Valley Hospice, 707 Randolph Street, Suite 251, Radford, VA 24141.