Franklin Allen Spessert of 403 West Prospect Avenue, Apt. 1, died Sunday, January 15, 2012 in his home at the age of 72.
He was born in Wood County, West Virginia on February 23, 1939. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War, receiving two Purple Hearts, Bronze Star and a Silver Star. He was preceded in death by his father, Teddy Artenis Spessert, and a son, Franklin A. Spessert Jr.
Survivors include a son, Teddy Spessert; a daughter, Jillian Spessert; his mother, Nellie Loretta Brock; three brothers, Roger Lee Spessert, Teddy Artenis Spessert Jr. and Paul Brock; four sisters, Mary Blanche Miller, JoAnn Morgan, Nancy Rose, and Phyllis Sigley; and two goddaughters, Christine Chmura and Melissa Fraser.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, January 24 at Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church with Pastor Roger Burns officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.