Greg Spillman, 59, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. He was born June 6, 1962 in Carthage, MO, the son of Bob and Wintress (Shull) Spillman.
Greg was the Owner and Operator of Spillman Auto Service in Grain Valley, MO, where he and his wife Sherri served the area for decades, specializing in auto repair, diesel repair, and RV service. Greg was a faithful member of Manna Fellowship Church in Pleasant Hill, MO, where he served in many capacities but especially enjoyed working with the Youth Fellowship. Greg was also a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Greg always enjoyed racing asphalt and dirt-track cars as his family and friends cheered him on, but he also loved helping his friends and family build and re-build their own cars for the races, and he could often be found spending his weekends watching others race at I-70 Speedway and a variety of other local race tracks. Greg also really enjoyed loading his RV up with friends and family and heading off on numerous Chiefs’ tailgate parties and road trips.
On August 18, 1981 he married Sherri Wallace in Nevada, MO, who preceded him in death March 12, 2021. Survivors include his children; Randy Spillman and fiancé, Rye Shepard of Kansas City, MO, Mark Spillman of Lone Jack, MO, Rebecca Lynch and husband Chris of Lone Jack, MO, his sister, Sherry Dunker and husband Carl of Clear Lake, TX, granddaughter, Arianna Hilden-Spillman, goddaughters, Ashlyn Piburn and Alaina Piburn, and stepmother, Edna Spillman.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main St., Blue Springs, MO 64015. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Manna Fellowship, 17617 S. Rte 291, Pleasant Hill, MO 64808. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, MO. Memorial contributions in Greg’s name may be given to the Manna Fellowship Church’s Youth Ministries. Memories of Greg and words of comfort for his family may be shared at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Wishing all of the family peace with the loss, and joy in the celebration of Greg’s life as son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend.
So sorry for your families loss. Prayers for this difficult time.
Thank you Greg for serving our country in the UNITED STATES MARINES. Because of your service to our country; we can all live our lives in freedom.
EACH AND EVERYONE OF OUR VETERANS ARE OUR COUNTRY’S VERY SPECIAL HEROES AND THEY WILL ALL HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART.
God bless you Greg for all the sacrifices you have made for our country; for me and for all the rest of us. You rest now in heaven with God and the Angels and with all the other veterans who are in heaven with you.
Linda Peterson
Wife of a former UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN
My prayers go out to the family. It was so good to see him in June 2021 at our high school class reunion. May God bless and keep the family as they go through this difficult time!
Greg yu will be missed
Greg and I together gave my brother in law Don Mann’s eulogy. What a sweet, endearing person. I know that Mann Speed Specialty will really miss him in the coming days. RIP Greg, you’ll always be remembered and missed.
I always enjoyed seeing you and Sherri at I70 Speedway. We have been friends for many years and will be missed. Prayers for your family and friends. A good Christian person.
Hi Randy
I didn’t know your dad but he sounds like a person I would have liked to. I know how hard it is to lose a parent and I am deeply sorry for your loss. I wish you and your family peace and great memories to put smiles on your faces when you thing of him
Sincere wishes
Carla
WE’VE LOST A GREAT MAN AND A GREAT FRIEND. HE WAS AN AWESOME RACER, A FIERCE COMPETITOR AND A WINNER. MY FAMILY AND I HAD SO MANY GREAT TIMES WITH GREG, SHERRI AND FAMILY. GREG AND SHERRI YOU WILL BE SEVERLY MISSED.
My son lost his dad when he was 7. When Greg found out that he was interested in racing he would invite him to go to the racetrack with him. He was such a kind, compassionate man.
He will be dearly missed.