Roger Sporisky

Roger William Sporisky, 85, of Abilene passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in Abilene.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 4, 2016 at Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Elmwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Roger was born on February 11, 1931 in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Walter William Sporisky and Anna Olivia Erickson Sporisky. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force. Roger married Claire Burlingame on August 2, 1966 in Glasgow Montana. He retired from the Air Force after 21 years and then went to work for West Texas Wholesale and retired after 20 plus years. Roger enjoyed bowling and was in many leagues. He was awarded Director of the Year, the President Award 1991-1992 season, inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999, YABA President from 1990 to 1992. Roger served with the Boy Scouts of America for over 50 years and received the District Award of merit, Silver Beaver in 1993 and served on multiple Wood Badge Staff Course. He was a member of the local American Legion Post 57.

Roger is survived by his wife Claire Sporisky; sons, Wayne A Sporisky and wife Darla; Walter A. Sporisky; grandchildren, Diania M. Sporisky, Amber Sporisky, Crystal L. Sporisky, Delton M. Chambers, Kaitly P. Sporisky; 11 great grandchildren; sisters, Iann A. Sporisky and Janet M. Sporisky; brother, Stanley R. Sporisky.

Roger was also preceded in death by his sister, Stella R. Sporisky.

In lieu of flowers family request memorials be made to the Greater Abilene Bowling Association or Texas Trail Boy Scout of Abilene.

Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.elmwoodfuneral.com

Visitation

Elmwood Funeral Home
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Thursday, March 3, 2016
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Service

Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606
Friday, March 4, 2016
2:00 p.m.

Cemetery

Elmwood Memorial Park
5750 HWY 277 South
Abilene, TX  79606