James Charles Spangler

James C. Spangler, 78, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading, Jimmy was a son of the late Harrison and Julia (Marciniak) Spangler. He served our national proudly in the US Army from 1964-66.

A graduate of Reading High School, Jimmy earned an Associates Degree and worked as a machinist for Textile Machine Works, Wyomissing, before starting his own business. He was also a dedicated member of the Reading Fire Department Scuba Rescue Team for many years.

Jimmy had a great sense of humor, and everyone who knew him loved him. He had a good heart, but was also an independent thinker, stubborn and proud with his thoughts and opinions.

He is survived by a sister, Martha M. Moser, Reading, and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews, all of whom Jimmy loved like they were his own kids. He was predeceased by a sister Mary Gilar, and brothers Harrison, Stanley, Franklin and Joseph Spangler.

A Celebration of Jimmy's life will be held Friday, May 24, 2019, at 11:00am at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, West Reading, followed by burial with military honors at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00am at the Funeral Home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.