Gilbert Leroy “Gil” Spangle, age 78, of Vanleer died Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville.
Born in 1947 in Corning, California, Gil was the son of the late Daniel and June Boles Spangle. He was married for 53 years to Nancy Lee Spangle, who preceded him in death. Gil retired as a millworker, and he previously owned and operated Spangle’s Equipment Painting for more than 25 years. He enjoyed fishing and being on the farm and he enjoyed watching older westerns on tv. He was a member of Sylvia Baptist Church.
Survivors include his son, Dan Spangle (and Therese) of Huntingdon, TN; 2 daughters, Michelle Hicks (Don) of Wartrace, TN, and Kimberly vondemBusscheHaddenhausen; his brother, William Daniel Spangle of California; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and 2 on the way.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Teresa Yasiello.