Mickey J. Spoon
July 30, 1932 ~ February 14, 2022
Mickey J. Spoon, 89, Reelsville, former longtime Mooresville resident, passed away February 14, 2022, and was reunited with his beloved wife, Shirlee. Mickey was born July 30, 1932, in Mooresville, to the late Ellis Gordon “Red” and Rebecca (Thompson) Spoon. He married Shirlee Ross Spoon on September 29, 1956, and she preceded him in death on November 30, 2016.
Mickey graduated from Mooresville High School in 1950 and proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a part of the 25th Infantry Division, 14th Regiment, K Company, and is believed to be one of the last few surviving members of this company. Mickey was a life member of the VFW Post 1111 and the American Legion Post 103. He was a member of First Baptist Church Mooresville, Lifeline Baptist Church, and recently attended New Providence Baptist Church in Greencastle. Mickey worked for the United States Postal Service as a rural postal carrier for more than 30 years, retiring in 1987. He enjoyed fishing, camping, playing cards, and playing games with his family. When asked how he was doing, he would often respond, “sweet, kind, generous, and loving.” These four words truly describe a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
In addition to his parents and Shirlee, Mickey was preceded in death by a son, Gordon Spoon, and a brother, Jesse Lee Spoon.
Survivors include children, Teresa (John) Thomas, Robert (Angela) Spoon, and Dora (the late Randy) Harmon; sister, Linda (Bob) Miller; 21 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 19, 2022, 1:30 to 3 p.m., at the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. with Pastor Mike Mann officiating. Burial will be in the Mooresville Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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So sorry to hear Mickey passed away. We were neighbors for many years.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family
I remember him from his postal days. Nice guy. Sorry to lose him.
Dad I have always been your little girl… I will always love you! Tell mom I miss her too and I will join you all some day. Teresa Jo Spoon Thomas. 3, children and 10 grandkids and 3 Great grandchildren. So I know their count is wrong in dad’s obituary. But I’ve never been accepted or counted…to my little brother, Bobby and my little sister Dora I will always love you both and your families too. Even though you don’t believe me!
Mickey was our mailman for several years and he was also my American Legion baseball coach. One of the nicest men I have ever known. RIP Mickey you sure earned your ticket to heaven.
You were so loved Dad. You made a impact on the life of everyone you met. Genuinely one of the most kind wonderful men to ever walk the earth. Your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren are better and blessed just to have you in our lives. You will be missed so tremendously. Say hi to mom and baby Xayden for us. You finally get to meet him. We love you so truly. ߒ• Love Bob, Angela and kids.
To the greatest great-grandfather a little girl could ask for. Love and kisses forever ❤️
I sat on the back row at Life Line Baptist Church with Mickey and other widows. We also attended luncheons and lunches together. He was a great guy. Sorry I can’t make it to the service today, but you are in my thoughts and prayers. My parents, grandparents and other relatives are buried at Mooresville cemetery, so I see his and his wife’s tombstone whenever I go.
Papaw I miss you so much. You were such a wonderful man. Always had a smile on your face, and even today as we lay you to rest you have a smile on your face. You are what all men should aspire to be. I love you, you are always in my heart.
I want to start by thanking God for picking this man to be my dad. He truly was the sweetest, kindest, most generous, and loving man. He has been there for every moment, regardless of importance. He never missed his grandkids baseball, soccer games, or dance recitals. He and my mom was at my house every weekend playing cards. He finally admitted that the key to winning is to be the score keeper. After mom passed, Dad took it really hard. I had the wonderful privilege of being able to move him in with me. He never wanted to be a burden, I told him it was such a beautiful gift for me to be able to make him an omelet every morning and sit down with our coffee and talk about the scripture we had read. He went to church every Sunday and encouraged our pastors by shouting Amen from the back row. He never stopped being a back row Baptist! Thank you God for giving us memories for I will never forget this remarkable man. I want to stroll over Heaven with you soon Dad.
I’m just missing you and I wish you and mom were still here. I will always miss you and love you too!