John Edward “Jack” Spangler, Sr. age 83 of Apopka, FL peacefully passed away March 16, 2022 at Advent Health Hospital in Orlando, FL surrounded by loved ones. Jack was born on August 30, 1938 to Dillard Porter Spangler and Dorothy Oliver Lovejoy in Maryville, Tennessee. He graduated from Chamblee High School in 1957. Jack joined the Army in 1961 stationed at Fort Monmouth, Long Branch, New Jersey, as an audio specialist, recording engineer, and sharpshooter. In 1963 he married Elizabeth “Betty” Bond and lived in New Jersey until his tour ended. Jack resided in Winter Park, Florida most of his adult life and was employed by Central Florida Investments, Inc as the Operations Manager for the Mystery Fun House, an iconic Central Florida attraction. He later retired to Leesburg where he enjoyed living on Lake Eustis. Jack loved boating, electronics, airplanes, woodworking, cowboy movies, and his precious dogs. He was a very caring and generous person, always willing to help those in need. Jack was predeceased by his parents and is survived by his son John E. Spangler Jr. and wife Allaverdia Morgan Spangler of Apopka, Florida and grandsons Devin John Spangler and Alec Joseph Spangler. He is also survived by brother Porter Spangler and wife Deanna and former spouse Betty Bond Spangler.
In lieu of flowers, we are requesting donations be made to Boy Scout Troop 211, Apopka (https://paypal.me/BSAtroop211)
A Celebration of Life service will be held April 16 in Apopka, Florida.
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
420 W Main St
Apopka, FL 32712-3452
David Spangler says
Rest in Peace uncle Jack. I have fond childhood memories of boat rides around the WinterPark lakes and canals. Was always so much fun to do and was usually the highlight of our family visits.
I also remember the Mystery Fun House well, its mechanical characters and i never did figure out how to navigate thru the room of mirrors.
And you always had the coolest tv and surround sound systems that seemed ahead of the times.
Wishing the best for John, Allie, Devin and Alec during this time of grief.
Allie and John Spangler says
Thank you David! It was so nice to see you, Kerri and the entire family at his celebration of life. He loved you all so very much! ~Allie and John
Robert and Cathy Billoni says
Our deepest condolences and love to all of the Spanglers. Jack will be dearly missed.
Eric Hiers says
You hired me as a carpenter at The Mystery Fun House in 1992. I’ll never forget the first day we met. You had no interest in my application, You just wanted to have a conversation. You were always very kind and had a great since of humor. It was an honor to know you. Rest in peace boss.
Scott Jensen says
I never did get to meet you in person but you were always nice enough to help when I was starting the MFH website, just as your son has done.
Many ex-employees have said you were one of the nicest guys to work with. I feel like I was part of it all, even though I was just a fan of a place you helped make famous.
My prayers go out to the family and all his friends for losing such a great person.
Chachi says
He was a very kind person. He was quiet and always had a smile. I don’t remember ever seeing him mad or upset. He was one of the first bosses I ever had. I worked with him at the MFH in 1983-84. My condolences to the family.
Chachi Guidicelli
Sunny Nequette says
My condolences to the family. Jack was amazing he new my grandfather and I didn’t know it at the time when I applied to Mystery Fun House in the 90’s. He said I’d love to hire you but should talk to your grandad first. He gave me my very first job. He also ratted me out to my grandad when I’d go bungee jumping. Such a wonderful, kind, and heartfelt soul. He will be missed by so many.