George Spoon

George Franklin Spoon, 85, of Chariton, passed away on February 8, 2024. A celebration of life potluck will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Truth Assembly of God in Chariton, Iowa. A graveside burial with military honors will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Iowa Veteran's Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. 

George was born on February 16, 1938, to Bertie and Ethel Marie (Hill) Spoon. He was the youngest of twelve children. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, U.S. Army, as well as the Army National Guard.

In 1964, George married Mildred (Shore) Spoon. Together, they were blessed with three children. He held various careers over the years. He worked construction, as an auto mechanic, and eventually as a welder before medically retiring in the 1990’s. George loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. In his later years he took up photography. George will always be remembered for his sense of humor and his love of music and photography.

George is survived by his daughters: Debbie Carter, Caralee Noble, and Tabitha Spoon; grandchildren: Glen Carter, Ashley Calloway, Casey Spoon, Trinity Noblecameron, Olivia Hoffman, Elizabeth Noble, Rebecca Noble, Jeremiah Whitson, and April Whitson; eight great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

George was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Bob, Chet, Manuel, Amos, Dan, and Bill; and his sisters: May, Goldie, Peg, Myrtle, and Ethel.