Gabriel Francis "Guber" Spalding, age 62 of the Saint Joe community of Marion County, passed away Friday, April 4, 2014 at U of L Hospital.

He was born October 31, 1951 in Marion County. He was a Farmer and a Catholic by faith. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James "Ham" and Marjorie Sniffen Spalding, his step-mother Cokie Spalding, his brother Ricky Spalding, his nephew Joey Bickett and his niece Michaela Zoeller.

Survivors include two daughters, Melanie Gordon (Tommy) of Saint Joe and Stephanie Spalding of Saint Mary's; one son, Brad Spalding (Carrie) of Campbellsville; three sisters, Marie Caldwell (Charlie) of Campbellsville, Susie O'Daniel (Leo) and Mary Kennedy Newcome all of Saint Joe, three brothers, Hammy Spalding (Kathy) and Pat Spalding (Edna) all of Saint Joe, Sammy Spalding (Joyce) of Raywick; one sister-in-law, Grace Spalding; six grandchildren, Erin Thompson, Kelly G. Cecil, Leslie R. Sauter, Phoenix Spalding, Asher Spalding, Scarlett Spalding; two great-grandchildren, Ally Cecil and Luke Sauter and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with burial to follow in Saint Joe Cemetery. Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant will officiate.

Visitation is 3-9 PM Tuesday at Mattingly Funeral Home.