{"id":101368,"date":"2026-07-27T12:17:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T16:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=101368"},"modified":"2026-07-27T12:17:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T16:17:53","slug":"david-emerson-spargo-sr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=101368","title":{"rendered":"David Emerson Spargo Sr."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Thumbnail-8-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Thumbnail-8-2.webp 288w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Thumbnail-8-2-196x300.webp 196w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">David Emerson Spargo Sr., age 99 passed away peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord on Thursday, July 23, 2026 in Marion. He was born May 21, 1927, in Greenville, Pennsylvania, a son to the late Edward &amp; Addie (Williams) Spargo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">David was known for his love for the Lord, wife, family, baseball and fast pitch softball, endless humor, hunting, and fishing. &nbsp;He married the love of his life, Joan Winslow on September 3, 1951 in Greenville, Pennsylvania. They would have celebrated 75 years of marriage this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">David served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He graduated with a major in Theology from Marion College, currently Indiana Wesleyan University in 1952. He served several terms on the board of directors Alumni Finance committee. Dave was the first activities director of the Grant County YMCA, and quickly grew the membership to over 5,500, making the Marion YMCA the 2nd largest in Indiana at the time. The family attended College Wesleyan Church for many years. David served on the church board and was the head usher. Later in life, Dave and Joan attended Chapel Pike Wesleyan Church. In 1969, David established the first intercollegiate baseball team for Marion College. He devoted 5 years to establishing the program, donating his earnings back to the college. He was also involved in various youth sports leagues, which included the launch of Lincoln Little League. David spent 10 years as a scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In the 1970\u2019s, his son and both daughters attended and graduated from Marion College with each becoming teachers. David and Joan established and built an insurance business- The Spargo Agency. He retired in 1992. During retirement, he began playing harmonica and guitar with the Upward Praise Gospel Group. He became more active with his joy of art- by taking up oil painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He will be greatly missed and forever remembered for his faith, devotion to family, and his sense of humor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his youngest sister, Tootsie who passed at the age of 2; his first grandson, Ty Hitch; along with his siblings, Norma Mallison, and older brother, Charles Spargo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Joan (Winslow); sister, Shirley (Spargo) Ashmore; daughters, Joy (Jim) DaVee Needler of Wabash, Dawn (Kevan) Hitch of New Haven; and son, David (Kebra) Spargo Jr. of Marion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">David adored his 9 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN 46952.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate David&#8217;s life will begin at 1:00 pm. Burial will take place at Grant Memorial Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To send flowers to the family of David E. 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