John Thomas Spratt

Jack loved to walk the sandy white beaches of Panama City Beach, Florida with his wife of 66 years, Virginia. Theirs is a love that will last forever. They shared a passion for vacation travel as well as many an afternoon driving to parks, museums and historic sites around Kentucky.

A native Louisvillian, Jack served in the Marine Corps for 3 years during peace-time and was a Master Mason---Masonic Home BOAZ Lodge 850. He spent his entire profes-sional career at LG&E, 1948-1989, 41 years, retiring as the Chief Gas Dispatcher. Jack was conserving energy long before it was trendy. An avid bowler, he played on LG&E’s team for many years, winning trophies and prize money he shared with the guys.

Jack was a gentle soul, always calm in the whirlwind of his active family. When he spoke we all listened. He came to our aid for every-thing from home repairs to grandchild care and anything that needed a Dad’s touch.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Virginia and three children, Debbie Bur-dorf (Karl), Diane Bielefeld (Dale) and Stephen Spratt (Cindy); grandchildren, Ashley & Adri-enne Bielefeld, Kyle & Taylor Burdorf. Jack was preceded in death by his mother, Almyra Spratt Daverin, father, Walter Spratt and broth-er, Walter Spratt.

In recent years, Jack overcame and lived with health challenges that took him from our family home to the Forum at Brookside. The staff at the Forum embraced him and supported us on the good days and a few tough days. They call him “Blue Eyes.” We will be forever grateful. We will always remember our dad’s beautiful blue eyes, his happy and easygoing personality and that he always took care of us.

After a short hospitalization at Baptist Health Louisville, Jack passed into heaven November 20, 2017. His fnal resting place is Resthaven Cemetery.