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Reginald L. Spratley Sr.

1932 - 2016

Reginald L. Spratley Sr. obituary, 1932-2016, Norfolk, VA

BORN

1932

DIED

2016

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Graves Funeral Home

1631 Church St.

Norfolk, Virginia

Reginald Spratley Obituary

Reginald L. Spratley, Sr.

Norfolk - Reginald "Pyer" Spratley, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother departed this life on June 13, 2016. Reginald was born on July 9, 1932 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Harry Melvin Dawley, Sr. and Elese Spratley and was raised by his grandparents, Hezekiah and Bessie Spratley. He was educated in the Norfolk County School System and was a decorated soldier in the U.S. Army. He then served his country as a Naval Supply Supervisor, Oceana, where he retired after 30 years. Reginald was pre-deceased by his grandparents and parents, his daughter Kim McKay Bell, and his brother, Harry Dawley, Jr. Reginald's memory will be cherished by his wife, Catherine, a brother, Michael Dawley (Eurice) of Norfolk, three sons, Reginald McKay of Potomac, MD, Waverly Gartrell Hampton of Norfolk, William Hampton (Carlane) of Suffolk, and three daughters, Teresa Hampton Watson of Norfolk, Katrina Hampton (Wanda) of Norfolk, Pamela Hampton (Anthony Johnson) of Moseley, VA, and a host of devoted grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family will host a viewing at Graves Funeral Home on June 19, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. His life will be celebrated on June 20, 2016 at noon at Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church in Norfolk. Graves FH in Charge.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 19, 2016.
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Lesalle Filhiol

July 7, 2016

RIP Uncle Pyre. Thank you for being the man that you always were. You were truly like a father to me. Thank you for your love, your shelter and protection, your jokes and "magic". You leading by example, taught me that excuses get you nowhere, education is important and respect and manners are mandatory. Growing up, things happen that we as children don't understand and we think we know something, while all the while we don't know jack. Growing older and wiser has shown me that you had our best interest at heart and was only trying to ensure that we would be ok. And I truly love you for that. Until, we meet again, know that I will always love and appreciate you for that. Kiss your sisters, my mother Mary Spratley and Aunt Gal, Alease Spratley Mings for me. Also, the start of us all, Grandma, Bessie Spratley.

June 21, 2016

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Graves Funeral Home

1631 Church St., Norfolk, VA 23504

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20

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Mount Gilead Missionary Baptist Church

Norfolk, VA

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1631 Church St., Norfolk, VA 23504

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