Johnie R. Sprowles
Johnie R. Sprowles of Campbellsville, son of the late John Henry Sprowles and Rosie Price Sprowles, was born in Larue County, Kentucky, August 12, 1920. He died at 9:45 P.M., Monday, August 6, 2012 in Campbellsville. Age: 91 He professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Zion Separate Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer. He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II. He united in marriage to Esther Lyle January 17, 1946. She preceded him in death March 30, 1986. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Peggie Sue Sprowles of Campbellsville; two grandchildren: Travis Sprowles and fiancée, Tara Pierce and Jada and Shelly Gribbins and husband, Mike of Campbellsville; step-grandson, Jesse Hurdt; one great-granddaughter, Chloe Gribbins; one brother-in-law, Jessie Stiles of Campbellsville and one sister-in-law, Goldie Sprowles of Campbellsville; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a great-grandson, Matthew Gribbins and two brothers and eleven sisters: Willie Sprowles, Charlie Sprowles, Mayme Underwood, Lula Carlisle, Mary Wright, Sadie Hall, Letha Hedgespeth, Effie Sprowles, Lizzie Lacy, Emma Jane Sprowles, Martha Sprowles and two sisters in infancy. _______________
VISITATION: After 5:00 P.M., Thursday, August 9, 2012 at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville
FUNERAL SERVICES: 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 10 , 2012 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ronda Arnett
BURIAL:Zion Separate Baptist Church Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard
PALLBEARERS:
Billy Grimes Mike Gribbins Dan Jacobe Olyn Sprowles Paul Sprowles Wayne Sprowles
