Robert A. Spong, 52, of Tarpon Springs, FL funeral service is 2:30 PM, Friday afternoon, February 25, 2011 at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513 with full military honors by the Marion County Memorial Honor Guard.
Bob Spong, a true US Navy “Man of Honor”, died on February 9, 2011 at the age of fifty-two at the James A. Haley VA Hospital, Tampa, Florida.
He was born in Aurora, Illinois in 1958 and lived most of his life in Geneva, Illinois and graduated from Geneva High School in 1976. He proudly served his nation, the US Navy from 1980 thru 1984 and served on the US Navy Ship “USS Blandy” and the “USS Mount Baker” and traveled the world. He was honorably discharged as a paraplegic. He was an electrician until he could no longer tolerate the pressure of standing. He was respected as his ability as a carpenter and an electrician and earned an Associate Degree of Art at Tampa Technical Institute. He was a cartoonist and wrote computer programs for the cartoon world. He was many honors for his artistic work.
He was a very loving son to his parents, Camille and Melvin Spong, also of Geneva and St Charles, Illinois, now of Tarpon Springs, Florida and a loving brother to Michael of Monroe, Washington; a sister, Susan of Gold Bar, Washington and his sister, Connie of Wheaton, Illinois. Contributions may be made in his name to the American Cancer Fund.
Condolences from out of town friends can be made to camillespong@aol.com or sign the guest book below.
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No finer, gentler, kind, good humored person I have likely known.
I had the pleasure of Robert’s friendship during the Mid 90’s in Tarpon Springs Florida. He was a kind, gentle, compassionate man. His social intelligence was only rivaled by his artistic talents which he used to create his amazing comic book art. Robert was a great friend and companion. Always at the ready to help wherever he could. I had been out of touch with Robert since 1994. During that time we had attended a Pink Floyd concert at Tampa Stadium for their Division Bell Tour. I was just listening to this album and Robert popped into my head. I googled him and was sad to discover his passing here. Thank you for everything Robert. Shine on my friend!