Denver was born September 24, 1930 in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, one of seven children to the late Dustin L. and Dona Mae Barnes Spielman. After graduating high school in Berkeley Springs, Denver joined the U.S. Army, faithfully and honorably serving his country for 24 years before retiring as a Staff Sergeant in 1972. While in the Army, Denver met the love of his life, Betty Louise Caddie, and they were married in Clear Springs, Maryland on June 10, 1950. After retirement from the Army, he worked for Cable Vision as a supervisor of installation, retiring again in 1992.
Denver loved his family and spending time with them. He enjoyed time with his grandchildren and helping take care of them, especially his granddaughter Brittany who has cerebral palsy. He would show up every day to feed her lunch. Denver loved going to the casinos, with his favorite being Margaritaville in Bossier City, Louisiana. He was loved by all and will be dearly missed.
Denver was preceded in death by his parents, sons, James and Denver, Jr., daughter, Katrina, one sister and three brothers.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 69 years, Betty Louise Spielman; son, Jonn Dustin Spielman, daughter, Krystal Habisch; brothers, Stephen Spielman and Gary Spielman; and 5 grandchildren.
Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen is in charge of the arrangements.
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