John Joseph Spillane Jr.

Mr. John Joseph Spillane “Mickey”, 72, of Leesville, Louisiana died June 2, 2016. He was born on November 30, 1943. John was born to Alena and John Spillane in Trenton, New Jersey. John grew up in New Jersey, and then joined the Army and did his basic training at Fort Polk, LA. That is where he met his wife of 49 ½ years, Barbara. They lived their lives in New Jersey and Louisiana. John considered his greatest achievements to be his wonderful children: Michael Douglas Spillane of Sulphur, LA and Richard Scott Spillane and wife, Laura, of Sulphur, LA. His beautiful grandchildren: Darby Elise and Jonathan, Tristan John Spillane, Nicholas Kelley, Nathan Kelley, Christopher Kelley, Alex Drost, Bryan Drost and great grandson, Tyler Joseph Harris.

Ms. Spillane is preceded in death by his parents, Alena and John Spillane; sister, Mary Jane Miller; brother-in-law, Richard Miller.

John has two sisters: Irene Cramer of Smyrna, Delaware and Eva Martin and husband, Steve, of Kunkletown, Pennsylvania. He also has a brother, Thomas Spillane, and wife, Connie, of Houston, Texas.

John’s greatest privilege was being a member of the Rosepine Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness for 41 years, 33 of which he served as an Elder. He truly loved everyone in the congregation. He loved telling everyone about Jehovah God and his great son, Jesus Christ.

Services will be held at The Kingdom Hall in Rosepine on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 3:30 PM. Reception immediately following the service at Sama's Event Center, 106 Smith Street, DeRidder, LA.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home in Leesville. Words of comfort may be shared with the family by visiting our online register at www.hixsonfh.com