John Russell Springer, 64, of Muncie passed away at home on July 28, 2024 while surrounded by family. He was born on July 23, 1960 in Decatur, Indiana to Martha E. Springer.
John and his wife, Denise, loved dancing around their living room with country music playing, relaxing in the swing, and sitting in their back yard around the fire talking. John loved going to his mother-in-law, Pearl ‘s [“Mom’s”], to mow her side yard on the riding lawn mower.
John worked in packaging and logistics for the DIY Group in Muncie for 16 years.
He attended True Light Baptist Church and had recently been baptized there.
He enjoyed fishing, sitting on his front porch singing along to classic country music songs, gardening, and watching television in his “man cave”. He was an avid NASCAR fan and spent countless hours rooting for Chase Elliot and Jeff Gordon. John had a special place in his heart for animals (especially his dog, Teddy Betty) and he loved to spend quiet time with his family. He will be missed by many friends and coworkers.
John is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Denise (Whited); five children, Ann Springer of Decatur, Joshua (Tonya Chester) Tomlinson of Muncie, Michael (Jess Wagner) Whited of Muncie, Justin Springer of Decatur, and Jodi (Justin Mills) Rogers of Decatur; three sisters, Teresa (Steven) Novian of Eddy, Tx, Emma (Tony) Ohler of Decatur, Diane (Mike) Boothby of Decatur; three brothers, Terry (Tammie) Boothby of Decatur, Pete (Sue) Boothby of Decatur, and Joe (Kassandra) Boothby, of Decatur; ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Pearl Thompson of Muncie; his fur-baby son, Teddy-Betty; and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family members who will miss him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his mother; two sisters, Sharon Brown and Kay Lewis; one brother, Jimmy Boothby; and “Pooh Bear”, his Pomeranian.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00pm on Friday, August 2, 2024 at True Light Baptist Church (805 N. Country Club Road, Muncie, IN 47303) with Pastor Dennis Trimble and Associate Pastor Jason Trimble officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory in Muncie.
Visitation will be held from 12:00am-1:00pm at True Light Baptist Church.
John I love you with all my heart Yes we have had our ups and downs but we looked each with all are being And let me tell you You took my heart with you Has you left my arms going to your heavenly home Love you my sweet baby
I miss you daddy more then words then express I love you so much I’ll always be your little girl and you will always be my hero