Jesse “Ward” Sponsler

Jesse “Ward” Sponsler, of O Fallon, MO, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Catherine Sponsler; cherished son of the late Garrel and Edith Sponsler; devoted father of Sharon Wyatt; loving grandfather of Shae (Ryan Wilhelm) Wyatt and Sharla (Tim) Harding; treasured great-grandfather of Emma and Adalyn Harding; dear brother of JoAnn (Lloyd Kirchner) Sponsler; brother-in-law of David Hillis.

Ward was a very dedicated Christian and member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, who loved the Lord dearly. He enjoyed farming, reading, history, and going to church. Ward also enjoyed washing cars, working in the yard, fixing equipment, and visiting his farm in Illinois. Ward was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be made in Ward’s name to Lighthouse Pentecostal Church.

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