Joe Langley Spooner

04/27/1935 - 10/22/2026

Joe Langley Spooner, age 91, passed away on October 22, 2026. Joe was born in Tifton, Georgia to the late Eben and Myra Spooner on April 27,1935. After graduating from high school and the University of Georgia in 1957, he served six months in the Army at Fort Jackson.

Joe married June Dale Taylor of Waycross, Georgia on October 19,1958 and began his career with the Soil Conservation Service, USDA in North Georgia. He was transferred to Auburn, Alabama in 1967 and worked there until he retired in 1990 as Assistant State Engineer.

Joe was a member of several civic clubs. He was president of a local Jaycee club in Soperton, GA, secretary and president of the Auburn War Eagle Lions Club, President of East Alabama Old Car Club and the River Cities Model "A" Club, member of the Central Alabama Model "A" Club and he served as a board member of the Farmville Volunteer Fire and Resue Department.

Joe was a member of the local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was a faithful member of Auburn First Baptist Church and Seekers Sunday School Class. Joe’s favorite hobbies were “tinkering” with antique and classic cars and woodworking.

He is survived by his daughter Victoria Jordan of Atlanta and her husband, Frank Jordan; former son-in-law, Joe Hankes; three wonderful grandsons, Gabe Hankes, Taylor Jordan, and Eben Jordan; and two beautiful granddaughters, Mallie Hankes and Audrey Jordan. Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, June Taylor Spooner, daughter Cynthia Hankes, and brothers, Wade Spooner and Bill Spooner.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 2pm at Auburn Memorial Park Cemetery. Dress will be casual per Joe's request.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.