John Benjamin "Jack" Springer
April 25, 1930 ~ March 7, 2015
John “Jack” Benjamin Springer, Jr. 84 of Valley Lee, MD passed away on March 7, 2015 in Leonardtown, MD.
Born April 25, 1930 in Valley Lee, MD, he was the son of the late Aliene Cecelia Ridgell Springer and John Benjamin Springer, Sr.
He was the husband of Sallie M. Springer, whom he married on April 2, 1956 in Holy Face Catholic church, Great Mills, MD.
He is also survived by his children; Robert (Adair) Springer of California, MD, John (Vicki) Springer of Leonardtown, MD, Sallie (Greg) Studds of Melbourne, FL and Mary (partner Greg) Vaughan of Leonardtown, MD, siblings; Mary Britton and George Springer both of Valley Lee, MD, 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents Jack was preceded in death by his brother Charles Springer.
Jack was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County. He graduated from St. Michael’s School in 1948.
Jack was a Farmer and a Bus driver.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 10:00AM in St. George’s Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD with Father Paul Nguyen officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Robert P. Springer, John B. Springer, III, Ray E. Gaskill, Blaine R. Gaskill, and Jonathan Springer . Honorary pallbearers will be; Andrew Fowler, Blaine Gaskill, Keith Gaskill, and George Quade
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
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“We are very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a wonderful man. “
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Sorry for your loss.”
“Jack was a wonderful man. He will never be forgotten, thinking of you Sallie, Robbie, Johnny, Sallie Jr. and Mary”
“Sallie, Robbie, John, Little Sallie, Mary and family. So very sorry at the loss of your Dad. He and I worked together in the Fire Department for over 10 years. He would always talk lovingly about you all on a daily basis, and I am sure he must have been a wonderful Dad and husband. He always had stories to spin to all of us “younger guys” back in the day. Remember and hold on to all of those great memories and he will always be with you. Mike Roberts”
“So sorry to learn of the passing of your father,grandfather, husband, and brother. Our thoughts are with each of you at this difficult time. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers. “
“John, Vicki, and family – I am so terribly sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“We are so sad that our friend will not be coming by anymore. What a darling,sweet man who cared deeply about his friends and family. He was one of our favorites and loved to make us laugh. When he’d leave he’d always say “Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do!” We will miss him. “
“Aunt Sallie, Robbie, Johnny, Sallie Jane and Mary sorry for your loss. I have a lot of fond memories of Uncle Jack and have enjoyed his advice on farming and his stories over the years. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.”
“So sorry for your loss. Jack was a wonderful and gracious person who would do anything for you. He was always in good spirits and optimistic. He will be missed. Our sincerest condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“Keeping your family in my prayers. Mr. Springer was my son’s bus driver over ten years ago, but he would always ask me how he doing when I ran into him as mass.”
“Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Your dad was always so nice, and we will miss seeing him out.”
“Ray, Randy and Family, We are sorry to hear about Mr. Springer, Keeping you guys in our thoughts and prayers, today, tomorrow and forever. May he Rest In Peace. “
“Sincere sympathy and condolences for your loss. “
To the Springer family; I am so sorry for your loss – I haven’t seen Jack in years but I have lots of fond memories of him and the times that I spent at his home. He always treated me like one of his own. Rest in peace buddy.
Robbie, Johnny, Sallie, and Mary. Very sorry to hear of your dads passing. He was a good guy and I know you will miss him greatly.
To The Springer Family,
We send our sincere condolences, to each and every one you! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Tommy & Rose Goldsborough
Sallie and family, my deepest condolences on your loss. Jack was a kind, sweet, quiet man who loved his family and friends. He will truly be missed by all. I remember the good times on the farm, spending time cooking and in the barn (I didn’t do work in the barn!). Everyone was always so nice. God bless you all. Love & Hugs
I had the great pleasure of working with Jack for seven years. No matter what Jack was dealing with he always had a smile for you. He was one of the strongest and yet gentlest man I’ve ever met. He will be truly missed but never forgotten. My deepest condolences go out to his entire family. May god bless your family during this time and always.
To the family of “Pop” Springer- May the wonderful memories that you had with him, help you through the days ahead. He will definitely be missed by all of us. His smile will forever be cherished.
“Pop”- I will miss you, you were much like a grandfather to me. You took me under your wing as if I was a grandchild of your own. We shared a lot of good times on the bus and on the farm. May you now rest in peace. ~Georgie
Robbie, Mary and Springer Family, we are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.
John, Vicki and family – I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
My condolences go out to the family of Mr. Springer. I did not know him personally, but I know he was a faithful participant in our Breakfasts for the 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. After seeing folks month after month they become like a family of sorts. I am very sad to see he has passed and will miss seeing him. My prayers are with his family. May he rest in peace.
Elise Graves,
Recording Secretary of the 2nd District Auxiliary