Gaylord Lee Spoonemore, affectionately known as Gator by family and friends was born September 19, 1957 in Pierre, South Dakota to Eugene and Verna Spoonemore, he passed away July 27, 2020 in Springfield, MO at the age of 62.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy Spoonemore of the home; mother, Verna Spoonemore; siblings, Janice and Jim Frye; Diana Spoonemore; Susan and Duane Drew; Brian and Lori Spoonemore; Bradley Spoonemore; and Tina and Tommy Steinert; children, Traci Higgins; April Counts and Joseph Wilson; Nicholas and Candice Spoonemore; Jeremy and Ashley Russell; grandchildren, Jordan, Justice, Hannifah, Emma, Tyler, William, Rebecca, Jessie, Landen, and Abbie. As well as an abundance of nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death was his father, Eugene Spoonemore.
Gator was a man who sought out what he wanted and almost always got it. If there was a deal to be had he would travel far and wide to get it. He never backed down from a challenge. He always said, “If man built it, I can fix it”. He was strong minded and strong willed. He loved being a farmer and taking care of his farm animals. He will be fondly remembered as someone who was always willing to help a neighbor or a person around town in need. He had a hard exterior and at first you may think that’s who he was but after getting to know him you’d find out that he was just a big, silly softy. He will be greatly missed by all those who loved him.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Pinelawn Cemetery in Winona, Missouri under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Winona, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.
