Spoon, Schuyler J. (Sr.) (“Cotton”)
| Personal Information | |
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| Last Name | Spoon |
| First Name | Schuyler |
| Middle Name | J. (Sr.) ("Cotton") |
| Maiden Name | |
| Death Date | 8/27/1958 |
| Birth Date | 12/7/1896 |
| Obituary Source | Mooresville Times |
| Source Information | Cemetery index |
| Cemetery | Mooresville Cemetery |
| Family Information | |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Edith |
| Survived By | Wife; 5 sons, Schuyler, Jr., Franklin, Loran (with the Army in Germany), Maurice, and Richard; 4 daughters, Patty, Martha, Faye, and Kay Spoon; brothers, Ellis, Wallace, Ollie, Floyd, and Byron Spoon; and a sister, Mrs. Dorval Stevens of DeKalb, Illinois. |
| Other | Age 61. Born near Friendswood, Indiana, and had lived in this area all his life. He was a member of the Calvary Methodist Church, the American Legion, and the VFW. WW I veteran: Ind. Cpl. Co. M, 364 Infantry. "His body was found Wednesday afternoon beside the railroad track at the north edge of town, about a half mile from his home at 212 N. Bishop Street. He was shot between the eyes and died shortly after being found. A .22 rifle was beside him with a note reading, 'I want my body to go to the Indiana Medical School.' Domestic troubles were believed the cause of the suicide." |
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