Obituary for Dr.Leonard C. Spellmann D.C.
Dr. Leonard C. Spellmann D.C., of Durant, Oklahoma passed from this life on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at the age of 85. He was born on Wednesday, September 16, 1936 in Smiley, Texas to Audley Christian and Ethel Mae (Stephens) Spellmann.
He was a longtime resident of Bryan County. He enjoyed riding his tractor and working on his property. He was in practice for 57 years and retired from Durant Chiropractic Clinic which he owned and operated. He was gifted in his work and people came from miles away to visit his practice. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1957 and was stationed in Europe during the Korean Conflict. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Audley Christian and Ethel Mae (Stephens) Spellmann; mother of his children Karen Housley Armstrong; son Christian Spellmann; sisters Doris Roper and Wanda Hendricks.
Survivors include his daughters Jenniffer Hendricks of Durant, Oklahoma, Kelly Clark and husband James G. of Mead, Oklahoma; son Len Spellmann of Colbert, Oklahoma; grandson Brett Spellmann of Utica, Oklahoma; granddaughters Elizabeth Sullivan and husband Hal of Durant, Oklahoma, Jacqueline Washer and husband Matt of Colbert, Oklahoma, Malorie Clark of Mead, Oklahoma; great-granddaughters Nora Sullivan of Durant, Oklahoma, Emilia Sullivan of Durant, Oklahoma; special niece Brandi Parker, beloved cousins and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
A family visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00PM on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Gordon Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, Jan 29, 2022 at the Spellmann Family Cemetery in Dewitt County, Texas.
Memorials may be made to the following:
Frank and Anna Spellmann Memorial Cemetery; c/o Joe Nuinez at 1182 Two Ruts Rd., Smiley, Texas 78159 or Mark Jahn at 867 Roeder Rd., Yorktown, Texas 78164
The Palmer College of Chiropractic at 1000 Brady St. Davenport, Iowa 52803
Caddo Methodist Church at 247 Summit Cir. Durant, Oklahoma 74701 or the charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, PH- 580-916-9090, www.gordonfh.com
He was a longtime resident of Bryan County. He enjoyed riding his tractor and working on his property. He was in practice for 57 years and retired from Durant Chiropractic Clinic which he owned and operated. He was gifted in his work and people came from miles away to visit his practice. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1957 and was stationed in Europe during the Korean Conflict. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents Audley Christian and Ethel Mae (Stephens) Spellmann; mother of his children Karen Housley Armstrong; son Christian Spellmann; sisters Doris Roper and Wanda Hendricks.
Survivors include his daughters Jenniffer Hendricks of Durant, Oklahoma, Kelly Clark and husband James G. of Mead, Oklahoma; son Len Spellmann of Colbert, Oklahoma; grandson Brett Spellmann of Utica, Oklahoma; granddaughters Elizabeth Sullivan and husband Hal of Durant, Oklahoma, Jacqueline Washer and husband Matt of Colbert, Oklahoma, Malorie Clark of Mead, Oklahoma; great-granddaughters Nora Sullivan of Durant, Oklahoma, Emilia Sullivan of Durant, Oklahoma; special niece Brandi Parker, beloved cousins and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
A family visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00PM on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Gordon Funeral Home.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, Jan 29, 2022 at the Spellmann Family Cemetery in Dewitt County, Texas.
Memorials may be made to the following:
Frank and Anna Spellmann Memorial Cemetery; c/o Joe Nuinez at 1182 Two Ruts Rd., Smiley, Texas 78159 or Mark Jahn at 867 Roeder Rd., Yorktown, Texas 78164
The Palmer College of Chiropractic at 1000 Brady St. Davenport, Iowa 52803
Caddo Methodist Church at 247 Summit Cir. Durant, Oklahoma 74701 or the charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, PH- 580-916-9090, www.gordonfh.com