Eddie E. Springer

Eddie E. Springer, 68, of Melber, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026 at Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.  

He was born on Friday, May 30, 1958 in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Jewell Werlene McGill Springer and the late George Eddie Springer. Up until retirement, he worked as a laborer for Union 1214. Eddie was always tinkering with engines as he loved old cars. He loved to fish and grill, but not as much as he loved spending time with his grandchildren. Eddie was a faithful servant to Jesus Christ. He will be dearly missed.

Eddie is survived by his wife of 52 years, Teresa Spraggs Springer of Melber; one sister, Vivian Lambert (Kenny) of Benton; one grandchild, Jake Lynn Boren of Melber; one great grandchild, Gabriel Lynn Boren; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded by one son, Steven Eddie Springer; one daughter, Selena Dianne Springer Nichols; one grandchild, Santana Dianne Boren; one great grandchild, Justice Lynn Boren; three brothers, Richard Anthony Springer, Larry George Springer, and Dennis Carlton Springer; one sister, Mary Frances Springer Connell; as well as his parents.
 
Visitation will be held from 12 PM until 2 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Collier Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Collier Funeral Home. John Akin will be officiating. Burial will follow at Fooks Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.

Collier Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted by the family to provide care.