Spanton, Jr., Arthur C., 84, of Tampa, passed away April 20, 2015. Born and raised in Tampa, he graduated from Hillsborough High School and began his 37 year career with GTE before retiring in 1985. The loves of his life were his wife, his family and his home. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary; sons, Wayne (Leigh) and Paul (Jayne); daughter, Suzanne Roberts; grandchildren, Lindsay Puffer (Lincoln), Kasey Roberts and Ryan Micheli; 2 great grandchildren; stepmother Alma and other family. A memorial service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 15520 North Blvd, Tampa at 2:00pm on Saturday, April 25, 2015. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to your favorite charity. All services under the direction of the Blount & Curry Funeral Home Carrollwood Chapel.