Mr. Estel Lee Spurlin, 81 of Longwood, Florida passed away November 24, 2019. Mr. Spurlin was born on September 19, 1938 in Cockeysville, Maryland to Edward R. and Sarah J. Spurlin.
He worked on a farm in Maryland until 1957; at age 19 he moved to Florida with his parents, brothers Pete, Gene, Jessie and sister Betty. They came to Orlando, Florida and started a family construction company Edward R Spurlin and Sons. In 1959 Estel purchased land in Longwood to build his forever home and continued in construction as a residential and roofing contractor. ( Estel L. Spurlin, Inc. )
Mr. Spurlin is survived by his wife Debbie, brother Jessie, son Steven, daughter Wanda, two grandchildren Michael & Michelle and 4 great grandchildren.
Estel was loved by many and will never be forgotten.
In leiu of flowers the family is asking to make donations to St. Jude
https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=header-btn-donate-now
Service
Memorial Service
Hidden Barn
4251 Ondich Road, Apopka, Florida 32712
3:00pm - 8:00pm
KARENE SPURLIN-COOK says
Deb, Wanda, Steve…my heart breaks for you. Estel was a very loving and caring person. I will miss his smiles and little stories. God has another Angel!! You are in my prayers as I absolutely know what you are feeling. Love you all.
David Odom says
Although I didn’t know Estel very well I had the pleasure of being around him a few times. Last time was at Porkie’s in Apopka. We told a few jokes listened to some good music and had a couple beers. Really enjoyed that night. I was sad to hear this news of him passing. I would like to offer my deepest heartfelt sympathies to Debbie, his family and friends. Rest in peace always Mr. Estel. We all will miss you sir.
Tina Quinn Spurlin says
I will miss you. You were the kindness man I have ever known. Your smile and the jokes also. I truly love you Estel spurlin. Its going to be hard to amagine not seeing your face on a daily basis. I will be their for your wife Debbie. You will be missed by many. Love Tina.
Lonie Carter says
MR ESTEL WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO TALK AND SPEND TIME WITH ….WE OFTEN TALKED ABOUT THE GOOD OLE COUNTRY MUSIC AND HOW IT HAS CHANGED SO MUCH ….HE WAS THE KIND OF MAN THAT MADE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’D KNOWN HIM YOUR WHOLE LIFE…,REAL & COMFORTABLE TO BE AROUND .
I HAD’NT SEEN HIM MUCH LATELY BUT HIS NAMED CAME UP OFTEN.
A WONDERFUL MAN……HE WILL BE MISSED BY SO MANY WHO’S LIVES HE TOUCH INCLUDING MY OWN R.I.P. SIR,
LONIE CARTER
Bill & Janice Hollihan says
Dear Debbie,
Our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. ????????????
Theresa Krug-Jacob says
Hi Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear of Estel passing. I came to your home to watch the Daytona 500. Your husband and you were so kind to me and I enjoyed myself. Tina and I have been close friends since I was fourteen. I lost my first husband in 1993 and it still hurts! Let friends and family help you for as long as you need them. I pray that you have some peace from all the good times & memories of Estel and you !
Liz Ann and dero steadmam says
He was a very special
Man and will
Be truly missed.
Kathleen Gerichten says
Never have I met a man more respected and loved.
You will be truly missed my handsome dude!
RIP .
LOVE ,
KAT& MIKE❤❤❤❤
Jay Duncan says
Estel was the very epitome of a dying breed, the man who I knew always said what he meant and meant what he said, we all know that is hard to come by now a days.
After a beer or two Estel was always full of humor and many good and a slim few not so good jokes that would still crack you up.
I certainly will miss him.
My Sincere condolences to Wanda, Debbie, and the entire family.
sally & Allen Teague says
Estel had been a good neighbor for several years. He always had a smile and often I would talk to him. We do know Steve and Wanda as they grew up with our boys. It was quite a surprise to hear of his passing. He will be missed by all the neighbors. We do hope the family gets along and maybe he can rest in peace now.
sally & Allen Teague says
Estel had been a good neighbor for several years. He always had a smile and often I would talk to him. We do know Steve and Wanda as they grew up with our boys.. He will be missed by all the neighbors. We do hope the family gets along and maybe he can rest in peace now.
John jackson says
I just discovered of Estel passing,I used to work for him and I’m always saying good things about him and how nice and honest he was.Its a shock ,I was trying to contact him to do a roof on my house.I didn’t want anyone else.I’m so so sorry and will him.
Kathy Gerichten says
Never have I met a more loved man.. RIP MY HANDSOME DUDE!❤❤❤❤
Pat Forney says
It is hard to believe that you are gone. I am going to miss you so much uncle Estel. You were such a kind loving person. I don’t know anyone that didn’t love you. I look forward to the day that I will see you again. Live you always. Pat
Carman L Townsend - Welsch says
Estel , I just found out that you and Steve had passed . I know it has been awhile but I will always miss you and I will always have great respect for you . I worked for you and I loved it ! I was with Randy Gandy at that time . We always had a great time with you . RIP I will miss you both !