great-grandchildren Alexander and Ian Metzger, also of Longview, Texas nephew Greg and nieces Gwynne, Gretchen and Amy. grandchildren Lindsay (and Andrew) Metzger of Longview, Texas, Andrew Summers of Catoosa, Okla. Jim is survived by daughters Susan (and Barry) Summers of Catoosa, Okla., and Michele Sproull of Marquette Mich. One of his favorite sayings was, “Now let’s not get all excited here.” As one of his children bragged, "My Dad can fix anything!" He also had the unique ability to read the newspaper, watch television, and take a nap-all at the same time. He was often called upon by family and friends to solve problems and help make renovations and repairs. Throughout his life Jim's hobbies included restoring a Ford Model T, western square dancing, golf, playing cards and home maintenance. He was an active member of the Piney Point community, and was a member of the Square Club. Later he spent several summers working for Kenny Bostleman building log homes before retiring permanently to Palmetto, Fla., in 1990. He also served the community as a volunteer fireman, later serving as fire chief.Īfter selling the grocery store, the couple wintered in Florida for several years, and returned to Grand Rapids where Jim worked as a millwright for a few summers. While in Grand Rapids, Jim was a member of Alva N Sidle Post 232 American Legion, founding member of the Grand Rapids Area Swimming Pool board, Zenobia Shrine Jeepster Unit, and an honorary member of Masonic Lodge 289. Following military service, Jim and Marilyn joined in-laws Waldo and Alison Emerson as co-owners of Rapids Food Market in Grand Rapids, Ohio, where he was the meat cutter for 18 years. He married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn J. Air Force where he served as an aircraft mechanic until honorably discharged in 1953. Following high school graduation (1949), he enlisted in the U.S. Jim was born March 18, 1931, in Morenci, Mich., to George L. Sproull, 92, of Palmetto, Fla., died Feb.
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