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1941 Michael 2022

Michael Bruce Sperling

January 3, 1941 — November 15, 2022

Michael Bruce Sperling was born January 3, 1941 in Pine City, MN, the son of the late William Sperling and Ruth Nolan Sperling.

Michael served our country in the United States Air Force for over 20 years. He was very active in the Lions Clubs International many years ago. He loved spending time on his farm in Statonville, TN and helping others farm in his community. He raised live stock and enjoyed haying.

Mr. Sperling departed this life on November 15, 2022 in Bethel Springs, Tennessee at the age of 81 Years, 10 Months, 12 Days.

He is survived by his children: Bob Sperling (Barbara), Terrie Lee Jones(Robert), Jackey Lynn Sperling (Judy), Michael Shawn Sperling, Shannon Hataway; sister, Virginia "Babe" Hills (Ira); 23 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Sperling was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children, Barbara Jean Sperling and also a widower of Dorothy Ruth Sperling; a daughter, Billie Jo Patterson; siblings: Tom Sperling, Marjorie Armstrong, Shirley Carlson, Philip Dale Sperling and Pat Sperling; two grandsons, Joseph Patterson and Barry Jones.
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Sunday, November 20, 2022

10:00am - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

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160 West Cypress Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375

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