Graveside services are scheduled for Carl “Mike” Speegle, 62, on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 1 p.m. at South Park Cemetery with Pastor Timothy Arlet officiating.
Mike was born November 14, 1952 in Murray, Kentucky to Carl Jack and Dolores Taylor Speegle. Mike was a produce manager for 20 years with the Food Lion Grocery chain. After his retirement, Mike lived in Virginia until moving to Ruidoso, NM in 2012.
Mike enjoyed fishing but most of all he loved cars. Whether it was tinkering on one he was fixing up or watching them race on NASCAR on television. Mike also loved his country and was a very patriotic citizen.
Survivors include his daughter Tammy Wahlenmaier and her husband Ed of Weatherford TX, a sister, Carolyn Gibson, of Dallas, TX, and grandchildren Emily and Jake Wahlenmaier. He is also survived by niece and nephew Shannon Gibson and Shane Gibson and his wife Kim and four cousins.
The family request that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 926, Roswell, NM 88202 or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at ballardfuneralhome.com.
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