Elmer M. Sprowls

Elmer M. Sprowls, 97 of Washington, died Thursday, July 19, 2018 at McMurray Hills Manor.  He was born September 25, 1920, in Claysville, a son of the late William Montgomery Sprowls and Nellie Viola Scott Sprowls. He was one of fifteen children.  Elmer retired as a dairy farmer.  Mr. Sprowls served in the United States Air Force, as a Corporal, during World War II. He was an airplane and engine mechanic.  For his service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon and WWII Victory Ribbon.  Elmer was a member of the Cecil American Legion Post #793 for 35 years. He loved to work on his word search puzzle books, walk his dog Lola, and watch the Pirates, Steelers and Penguins. He also loved to watch WWE Pro Wrestling and PBR Bull riding.  On December 28, 1945, he married Jean Elgaline Plants, who survives. They were married for 72 years.  Also surviving are a son, Keith (Janice) Sprowls, of McDonald; adopted daughter, Debbie (Bill) Neal, of Washington; two brothers, James (Jean) Sprowls, of Scenery Hill and Charles Sprowls, of Cleveland; a sister, Hilda Waychoff, of Ohio; five grandchildren, Ryan (Angela) Sprowls, of New Jersey, Mackenzie (Jonathan) Warner, of South Dakota, Evan Sprowls, of Florida, Bradley (Linda) Danjou, of Markleysburg, PA and Bronson Danjou, of Greensburg; five great grandchildren, Dylon Sprowls, Rylie Sprowls, Olivia Warner, Emmaline Warner and Harley Danjou; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Deceased is a daughter, Lynn Ann Tarris; seven brothers, William, Oliver, Simeon, Alfred, John, Franklin and Harley; and four sisters, Opal, Evelyn, Hazel and Catherine. Friends will be received Sunday, July 22, 2018, from 2 to 6 p.m. at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington, where services will be held Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Dr. Stewart Bair officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Prospect Cemetery.  Military rites will be accorded graveside by the American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post #175.  Memorial contributions can be made to the Caring Hospice Services, 118 Fox Plan Rd, Suite 1, Monroeville, PA 15146.