Spangler

Thomas Mason Spangler, 65, of Parker passed away at his home Saturday after a cancer illness.

He was born in Ravenna, Ohio, in Portage County, Feb. 1, 1944, a son of the late Malon M. Spangler and Mildred R. Hillard Spangler.

He graduated from Randolph High School, now Consolidated High School, in Randolph, Ohio, and was a member of the high school sports teams.

He was a retired truck driver for the Chicora Block Co.

He is survived by one daughter, Susan Koop of Norwood, Mo.; one son, Robert Spangler of Canton, Ohio; his companion, Carolyn L. Vogel of Annisville Road, Parker; six grandchildren; one brother, John Lawrence and his wife, Patricia Ann, of Atwater, Ohio; one sister, Hallie Hostetler and her husband, David, of Atwater, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Rebecca and Carol Spangler; and one grandchild.

<B>Spangler</B> — A reception for family and friends of Thomas Mason Spangler, who died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the <B>Richard D. Hillis Funeral Home</B> in Petrolia. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Scott W. Bunting, pastor of the Petrolia Presbyterian Church, officiating.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hillisfuneralhome.com