Obit of Speegle, Foy Johnson - Choctaw County, Oklahoma

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::Hillcrest Memorial Park--Bakersfield CA

Speegle, Foy Johnson

Foy Johnson Speegle was born on January 3, 1922, in Messer, (Chocktaw 
County), Oklahoma. He went to be with our Lord, on June 15, 2007. He 
was preceded in death by his wife, Eula; and daughter, LeAnn Foster. 
Moving to California as a young man, Foy worked for the CCC at 
Springville being Honorably Discharged September 28, 1940. He joined 
the U.S. Army February 22, 1941, serving in WWII, the European 
African Middle Eastern Theater. Foy was Honorably Discharged July 11, 
1945. He then fell in love with Eula Rogers and their love remained 
devoted for 62 years with only death separating them. Foy worked for 
Belridge Oil Company, retiring after 32 years. Foy leaves behind two 
sons, John C. Speegle and wife, Linda of Long Beach, E.L. Speegle and 
wife, Viki of Bakersfield; six grandchildren, Lisa Jackson and 
husband, Mike, Joshua Speegle and wife, Kim, Jeremy Foster, Caleb 
Speegle and wife, Kim, Justin Speegle and wife, Lauren and Lindsey 
Speegle; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Pop 
will be greatly missed, yet his values and devotion to Jesus Christ 
will continue to impact his family for many generations to come. 
Viewing begins today Tuesday, June 19th, from 4-8 p.m., at Hillcrest 
Mortuary. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 20th, 9:00 
a.m., at Hillcrest Memorial Park/Whispering Pines. Foy Johnson 
Speegle Jan. 3, 1922 - June 15, 2007

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 6/19/2007.
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