Michael K. Spradlin, 51, of Jacksonville, IL, died Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

He was born Sept. 13, 1972, in Pittsfield. His parents are Jess R. and Daphne L. (Haggard) Spradlin, and they survive in Jacksonville.

He is also survived by his son, Huston Michael Spradlin; grandfather, John Spradlin, both of Jacksonville; and three sisters, Casey (Jon) Zang of Jacksonville, Heather (Justin) Gifford of Princeton, and Cathy Wilson of Eldred. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Otto and Clyde Zang, June and Heidi Gifford, Conner Luper, and Carsyn Mathre, and several others; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill Haggard, Barbara Haggard, and Shirley Spradlin; and aunts and uncles, Jane and Frank Coats, and Diane and Dick Lambert.

Mike was a 1990 graduate of Jacksonville High School. He proudly worked for the family business, Spradlin Home Sales for 29 years. He obtained his commercial driver's license (CDL), and enjoyed working at Jarzen Farms with Peter for the past several years. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church and was also a member of the Jacksonville 4th of July Blast, serving on the flea market committee. He loved riding his motorcycle, playing horseshoes and softball, and also enjoyed fishing, boating, and camping. Mike especially loved coaching Huston's T-ball team. Mike's greatest accomplishment was raising his son, Huston, a special needs child, as a single father.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Diamond Grove Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the funeral home. Memorial gifts are suggested to help with Huston's future care, c/o First National Bank of Arenzville. Condolences may be sent online at buchanancody.com.