Richard L. Spring

Richard L. Spring, 87, of Nashport, died Monday evening, December 6, 2021 at his home. He was born March 27, 1934, in Fultonham, a son of the late Howard and Sylvia Roberts Spring. Richard was employed for thirty two years at Columbia Cement and worked for Genesis Hospital in Security. He was a member of North Terrace Church of Christ, charter member of the Newton Twp. Fire Department. Richard was a member of Muskingum Lodge # 368 F&AM, Amrou Grotto #45, FOPA and enjoyed camping.

Surviving are his wife of sixty four years, Shirley A. Pletcher Spring, whom he married October 12, 1957, two daughters, Carol (Jim) Garanich and Jane Kilgore; six grandchildren, Jeremiah Miller, Mandi Diaz, Andy (Megan) Kilgore, Max Kilgore, Meaghan (Nick) Hale and Gracie Garanich; great grandchildren, Alicia and Shelton Miller, Zoey and  Emma Diaz and  Clara, Jack and Kate Kilgore.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Kim Miller; a son-in-law, James Kilgore; grandson, Mason Kilgore; brother, Jim Spring; a sister, Geneva McCormac and a great grandson, Jeremy Miller.

Friends and family may call from 11:00 A.M. until 12:45 P.M. where Muskingum Lodge # 368 F&AM will hold services followed by Funeral Services at 1:00 P.M. December 11, 2021 at BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE with Mr. William L. Meaige officiating. He will be laid to rest at Fultonham Cemetery, Fultonham, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Richard’s name to Eastside Community Ministry, 221 Stillwell Street, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.

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