Jack Spurgeon

Life Legacy Beloved brother Devoted father Dedicated husband Old elevator man… Jack Spurgeon was born December 1, 1948. He passed away on July 11, 2017. He is survived by his older brother, Lee Spurgeon, his older sister, Lynn Boyle, and his two younger sisters, Sandie Reeves with her husband, Bob, and Katie Worsdale. He is also survived by his two children, Corey Spurgeon, and Vanessa Fuller along with her mother Esther. He was overjoyed and incredibly excited about Vanessa and her husband Torey Fuller expecting his first grandchild. In addition to his children, he has 3 nieces, 3 nephews, 7 great nieces, 8 great nephews, 2 great-great nieces and 1 great-great nephew. Jack was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas and graduated from Wichita High School South. He rose above a very difficult childhood to become the unique and special man that he was. During the Vietnam era, He was drafted into the U.S. Army. He bravely served his country by walking point for his unit for more than 13 months. After completing his tour of duty and returning to the States, he continued his service by enlisting in the National Guard. He was employed with International Union of the Elevator Constructors and worked in service and construction for numerous companies. His exemplary work ethic and commitment to perfection in his craft was second to none. He loved and enjoyed his career within the elevator trade. After retiring, he continued to be involved in the elevator trade as a consultant on various projects. He also performed additional consultation, assistance and support for his good friend and previous employer, Harold Adams. Jack was a member of Calvary Nexus Church of Camarillo. Jack realized the importance of his relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and read his bible daily. He volunteered his time at the church in whatever capacity was needed. Jack deeply loved his family and he demonstrated that love regularly in his daily life and activities. He was a humble and frugal man with simplistic and basic expectations. Material things were not overly important to him. One of his favorite sayings was “As long as I have a dry place to sleep and food in my stomach, I’m a happy man”. In his last days, he was surrounded by his loving family members. All of whom wished to demonstrate their recognition and appreciation of his incredible kindness, generosity and ability to give of himself and provide for his family. His passing is an exceptionally difficult loss but we take some comfort in the knowledge that he is with God. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 10am located at the Perez Family Funeral Home Chapel, 1347 Del Norte Road, Camarillo.