Obituary – Curtis Eugene Spann – Sesser

Curtis Eugene Spann, 77, of Sesser, died February 27, 2014 at St. Louis University Hospital after suffering a massive stroke.

Curt was born on December 14, 1936 in Mulkeytown, IL, the son of Opal and Juanita (Harrison) Spann.

He married Nancy (Winkleman) Spann on January 5, 2012 in Paducah, KY and she survives in Sesser.

He was first married to Linda Sue Brewer and from that union two children survive, Jay and fiancé Emily Craske Spann of Carterville, IL and Kimberly “Jodi” Kirkpatrick of West City, IL.
He is also survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Darline and Donnie Zimmerman of Sesser.  Also surviving is his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jason and Christine Winkleman and their children Anthony, Justin, and Katelyn all of Carterville, IL and mother-in-law Betty Kay Williams of Johnston City, IL.
Curt is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces, and great great nephews
In his younger years Curt, was a well known drag racer and was featured in “Hot Rod Magazine.” After his racing days he went into the constructions business with his father Opal Spann and his uncles Raymond and Alva Spann and they built many homes in the Sesser area.  Later he went to work in the coal mines at Harco Mine, then at Old Ben Coal where he retired.  During his time at the mines he also owned and operated Curtis Spann Automotive and was known for always having a nice looking car and always liked to take a car load of people to dances.  He loved to go dancing and also loved going to car shows.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, one nephew Gene Zimmerman, and his faithful companion, his dog Rocky.
Funeral services will be held Sunday March 2, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with the Rev. Harl Ray Lewis, Brother Larry Cook and special friend Keith Ward officiating.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday March 1, 2014 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Interment: Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser.
Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home Sesser is in charge of arrangements.
For more information go to www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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