John Spangler, Sr., 93, of Wright City, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at SSM Hospital, Lake St. Louis.  He was born on May 3,1932 in East St. Louis. John was adopted at a very young age and was raised by two amazing parents.  He was blessed with two sons: John "Spanky" and Danny.  At the age of 21 he was called to serve in the U.S. Marine Corp., in 1950.  Upon his honorable discharge he was listed as Sgt and received the Korean Service Medal as well as the United Nations Service medal. After his service, he became an entrepreneur, owning and operating a very successful pest control business, for over 50 years.  Whatever he set his mind to, he was able to do.

John spent his life working with his sons at  Spangler Pest Control which served much of Missouri.  He was a very hard-working man who was on-the-go at all times.  He was a great bass fisherman and enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals.  The family took trips to Colorado, Florida and Montana.  He touched the lives of many, and will be remembered, honored and deeply missed.

Surviving are his loving family members:  his son, Daniel Thomas Spangler of Wright City; his granddaughter, Heather Nicole Spangler of Columbia.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, John "Spanky" Spangler, Jr., and his grandson, Anthony Charles Spangler.

Visitation scheduled from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379 (1636) 528-8244

A Memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy with full military honors.

Inurnment at Troy City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Danny Spangler, c/o the funeral home

Family and friends are invited to sign our guestbook at: www.mccoyblossomfh.om