George W Springer Jr. departed from his life on January 5, 2025 at the age of 86. He was the son of George W Springer Sr. and Goldie J. Springer, known by many as "Junior". He passed away at Centerpoint Hospital due to Kidney Failure.
He was preceded in death by his Father, George W Springer Sr. in 1979, and his Mother, Goldie J. Springer in 2006. He was also preceded in death by his two Sisters, Yvonne W Springer Gribble in 1964, and Maxine J. Springer Hodges in 1986.
He is survived by his Son, Donivan Springer of Independence, MO, and his Daughters, Staci Springer of Independence, MO, Christi Springer of Grain Valley, MO, and Julie Oxley of Independence, MO. He is survived by many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. He is survived by 4 Nieces and 1 Nephew; Lynda J. Patrick of Palm Valley, TX, Rick Windsor of Independence, MO, Robin G. Field of Leawood, KS, Dana D. McCue of Lake Tapawingo, MO, and Bonnie L. Hodges-Byrd of Independence, MO.
George "Junior" was raised on South Pleasant Street in the house that his Father built. He and his sisters graduated from William Chrisman High School. His Paternal Grandfather, William Springer, was an Omaha Indian Chief and raised his children on the Reservation. When William moved to Independence, MO, he was the first Springer generation to build a house on South Pleasant Street. When George Sr. moved to Independence, MO, he was the second generation to build his house on South Pleasant Street. To this day in 2025, Donivan and Lynda's Daughter, Brooklyne Adams, have their homes on South Pleasant Street. Dana owns several houses on South Pleasant Street, Yes, one might say, the Springer Family has Loved Living on South Pleasant Street through 5 generations of Springer Family Members.
George had a variety of career choices through his lifetime. He started a Piano Moving Business with his longtime friend, David Price. Over the years, he kept in contact with his friends from the neighborhood consisting of Bill Bogue, David Price, and Buddy Rumble. George joined the Insulators Union and became a Foreman, insulating numerous businesses and Nuclear Silo Plants. He started a Construction Overlay Company that specialized in concrete overlay using Epoxy Rock and Poly Pave Systems which covered cracks in driveways, sidewalks, and patios.
George's main focus after retirement was being the primary caregiver for his Mother and Aunt, which both lived with him for many years. His Mother lived to 102 years, and his Aunt would have been 103 years in 1 week after her death. George loved them both, and wanted to be sure their last years were filled with love and pleasant memories, and not living in a Nursing Home.
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