Gary “Bones” Spurling, 78
Gary Lynn “Bones” Spurling, of the Black Gnat Community of Taylor County, the son of the late Omer and Dorothy (Glenn) Spurling, was born January 10, 1944 in Taylor County and departed this life on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at his home. He was 78 years of age.
He was a former school bus driver for the Taylor County Board of Education.
Bones, as he was known mostly by enjoyed fishing, camping, trading a few antiques and was often seen on a vacant lot selling fresh produce, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends and his furry companion, Annie.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers: Jody, Lonnie and Robert.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife: Louise “Burress” Spurling; six children: Lonnie Spurling and wife Becky, Dale Spurling and wife Christy, Vistia “Sissy” Perkins and husband George, Ricky Spurling, Todd Spurling and wife Courtney all of Campbellsville and David Spurling of Elk Horn; a former daughter-in-law: Becky Spurling of Campbellsville; a brother: Glenn Merredith of Indiana.
Also surviving are eleven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
To honor the request of Mr. Spurling, cremation were entrusted to
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE, THE DATE AND TIME WILL BE ANNOUNCED WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.
