Obituaries
John B. Spotts, 79
John B. Spotts, 79, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at the Mennonite Home.
He was the husband of Sallie A. Rissler Spotts, with whom he celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary this past March 8th. Born in Paradise, he was the son of the late George R. and Gertrude Baxter Spotts.
John had worked for 39 years as a Sales Executive in the grocery industry, retiring from the Joseph W. Riley Co. Food Brokers. After his retirement, he worked as a driver at the Manheim Auto Auction.
He was a 1948 graduate of Paradise Township High School. A US Army veteran serving with the 28th Division during the Korean War, John served as a Sergeant and as a Personnel Mgmt. Specialist.
John was a member of Son Light Bible Church in Lancaster, and had been active for 30 years at the Long Memorial United Methodist Church in Neffsville, having served as the church Treasurer, a Sunday School Teacher and a delegate to the Eastern PA Conference.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his 2 daughters, Dore, wife of Allan Groff of Lancaster and Lonnie, married to Richard Elliott of Virginia; his son Timothy, married to Kimberly Spotts of Lititz, his 4 granddaughters Laura, Alicia, Kristi and Melissa, and his 2 grandsons Andrew, married to Katie, and Colin. He was preceded in death by his sister Betty Jane DeWald.
Friends will be received on Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 6-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 14, 2011 at the funeral home at 1030AM, with the Rev. Mike Nolt officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in John’s memory to the Benevolence Fund at The Mennonite Home, 1520 Harrisburg, Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601-2697. To send an online condolence, please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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I am very sorry for you lost. May you take comfort in the fact that he is now with Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
I am praying that God will give you peace and comfort. John was a wonderful man and my life has been blessed because he was in it.
Much love to Sallie,his lovely wife, and to his children and grandchildren.
Mary Ann
Please accept my condolences on John passing. I was privileged to learn to know John while working at Manheim Auto Auction. As a retiree of Intell Printing, I learned alot about the years John spent working for the Steinman Family. John had mant stories to tell about his employment. I enjoyed the visit he made to me while was working at Roots (for MAA parking) this summer. I will miss our talks and his smile. My prayers are with you.
Chris Strickler
Though I had not stayed in contact with John until recently, I always remembered him from our Army days, because he was a gentleman who never seemed to meet anyone he didn’t already know.
He always had a good word about everyone, and the few others from those times, with whom I managed to stay in touch always spoke highly of him as well. Rest easy, John, and hopefully we’ll all meet at muster again some day.
Dear Sallie,
Our sympathy is with you at this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Ken & Margaret
Remembering you in your time of loss, may peace that comes only from above be there to comfort you in the days ahead…
Love You
Jerry Doutrich
Dear Sallie and family,
May you know that you are surrounded by many prayers of people who love you. We lift you to the throne of grace where you will find comfort and help in your time of need. Though working with you Sallie for many years I never met your husband/father but heard about what a wonderful man he was. He’s left a bright impact on a dark world. Keep the memories alive in your children and grandchildren. Deut. 33:27, The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Linda
Lonnie,
Myself and your library family are thinking of you.
May your memories sustain you.
Jan (Nere-Minter)
John was one of the best Sunday School teachers we ever had. We’ll always remember him for that and for his being a very likable guy who would do anything to help someone whether friend or stranger. He’ll be missed by all who knew and loved him. May God be with Sallie at this very sad time.
~ Nancy & Jim Lowe
Sallie-
Deepest condolences on your loss. I will certainly miss John, he was a great neighbor, and we shared many great conversations. I am sure he is in heaven looking down on you.
Michael
Sallie:
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. May God be close to dry your tears and fill your heart with His peace and joy knowing that you will one day see John and God together.
Karl & Katherine Zeigler
