Mr. Justin Springer's Obituary
Justin Keith Springer, age 45, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 26, 2011 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his family. Justin was born to William Gail and Martha Faye Springer on November 25, 1965 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was married on December 28, 1985 to Karen Lanell Pullen of La Porte, Texas, and had two sons, Nathaniel David Springer (born 1988) and Jacob Andrew Springer (born 1990). Justin graduated from Midwest City, Oklahoma High school in 1984. He attended and was a football player at Oklahoma State University, then graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Houston.
Justin was a Christian and served the Lord as a full-time Evangelist with the churches of Christ for over 20 years. He also served as an Elder at the Westside Church of Christ in Pearland, Texas. Justin loved singing praises to the Lord and was a member of multiple gospel quartets. He served the Lord in all aspects of his life, including missionary work in Nigeria. His genuine care and love for the Lord and for people is evident in all that he did. His outgoing nature and sense of humor endeared everyone to him as he touched and affected countless lives. Justin also enjoyed teaching; he taught math at Pearland High School and was a professor at San Jacinto Community College.
Justin had a passion for sports and was a football official serving as Vice President of the Houston Chapter of the Texas Association of Sports Officials. Justin was preceded in death by his father, William Gail Springer, and nephew, Dane Clark.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Karen Springer; son and daughter-in-law: Nathan and Emily Springer of Stillwater, OK, son: Jacob Springer of Pearland, TX; mother: Martha Faye Springer of Midwest City, OK; brother and sister-in-law: Tony and Wilma Springer of Midwest City, OK; sister and brother-in- law: Rhonda and Joe Clark of Sayre, OK; numerous nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters in Christ, and family and friends. Arrangements have been made for Justin's funeral.
All services and the visitation will be at:
South Park Funeral Home
1310 N. Main St.
Pearland, TX 77581. For directions or a map, you can visit www.southparkfunerals.com. Visitation will be Thursday, September 29 from 5-8 P.M.
Funeral Service will be Friday at 3:00 P.M.
Graveside service will follow at the South Park Cemetery adjoining the funeral home. Donations may be made to: Westside Church of Christ
6203 West Broadway
Pearland, TX 77581 Or Church of Christ Nigeria
P.O. Box 8792
The Woodlands, TX 77387.
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