John Thomas Sperring, Jr.

John Thomas Sperring, Jr., 83. Beloved husband, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, son, brother, uncle passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2025. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and often reminisced about his time on the USS Independence (CVA-62) and the many places he visited during his service. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he and Eileen moved to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1962 and raised their family. After a dedicated 30-year career at Ford Motor Company, they relocated to Florida and eventually settled in Clayton, North Carolina for the last eight years. John never knew a stranger, making friends with everyone he encountered and maintained lifelong connections with many. His interment will take place on Monday, September 29 at 2pm at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Eileen, daughter Carlene Perry (Ken), sons John Sperring, III (Donna), and Jeff Sperring (Julie), 6 grandchildren (whom he had a nickname for each of them), 9 great grandchildren, 2 brothers James Sperring & Harry Sperring, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both parents John & Thelma Sperring, Sr., his sister Janice Tilka and a great granddaughter Kynsleigh. He will be deeply missed and was loved by all who knew him.

“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us.” — Helen Keller