Charles A. "Buck" Spangler

Charles A. “Buck” Spangler, 85, of Heath, passed away on August 16, 2023 at his residence, while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Kenova, WV on September 24, 1937 to the late Charles O. and Lena Mae (Riddle) Spangler and was raised by his grandmother, Clara Spangler.

Buck proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, and was a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather to his family.  Prior to retirement, he owned and operated the Brice & I70 Shell Service Station for over 45 years.  After retiring, Buck loved working at the Manor at Whitehall.  He enjoyed dancing to Elvis, with his wife of 65 years, Sonja.  He also enjoyed deer hunting with his friends in Pennsylvania, loved his Miller Lite and always had a wad of chewing tobacco in his mouth, and was an avid OSU Buckeye fan.  Buck loved everyone he met and was known as a “legend” to all of his family and friends.

Survivors include his daughters, Kathi (David) Spangler, Teresa (Garry) Ferguson and Margie (Steve) Walters; sister, Wynemia (Bob) Lowe; grandchildren, Troy, Staci, Ryan, Ashli, Matthew, Shanna (John) and Kelli; great grandchildren, Brianna, Kenzie, Chance, Peyton, Dakotah, Logan, Madison Ryen and Colin; great great grandchildren, Kylie, Jaxon and Roman; two best ex-son-in-laws, Harry “Beebs” Strider and Craig Wison; and many nieces, nephews., other family members and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sonja Spanger; son, Jeff Spangler, grandson, Brad Strider; and great great granddaughter, Raven.

Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for Buck and his family.

This was Buck’s favorite saying:

“When I’m dead and in my grave, no more beers shall I crave.  On my tombstone shall be wrote, many beers went down Big Daddy’s throat!”