Herschel L. Spalding 72, of Owensboro, Kentucky went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at his home in Owensboro. Herschel Leroy Spalding was born August 5, 1950 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late John Martin and Mary Christine Love Spalding and was married to the former Shanan Lynn Baldwin May 29, 1999. Herschel retired as a chemist from Swedish Match in Owensboro, was a member of the Catholic faith and a U.S. Army Veteran. He enjoyed collecting coins, working in his garden, working puzzles, and spending time with both his family and friends. In addition to his parents, Herschel was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Turner.
Survivors include his wife, Shanan Spalding; a daughter, Tabitha Hooker of Owensboro; three grandchildren, Jonathan Hooker, Olivia Hooker and Jillian Hooker; and a brother, Ron Spalding of Owensboro.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Muster Funeral Homes, Livermore Chapel with Dr. Richard Sams officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the McLean County Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post #5415. Friends may visit with Herschel’s family from 12:30 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. Saturday at Musters in Livermore.
Herschel’s services will be streamed live on www.musterfuneralhomes.com at 2:00 P.M. Saturday.
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