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Herbert Spruill Obituary
He was born on December 23, 1952, in Mebane, to the late Herbert Spruill, Jr. and Dorothy Morrow Spruill.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Delbert Anthony Spruill.
He is survived by his sister, Shirley Spruill Watkins; two nephews and a niece; three aunts, Nellie Morrow Oliver, Dr. Anna M. Bass, Elnora Belk and Pastor Pearline McMillian and an uncle, Nathan Spruill (Emily).
He was a 1971 graduate of Southern Alamance High school.
He earned his Associate Degree in Business from Alamance Community College and a B.A. from Elon University.
He was an ordained pastor. He was a member of the New Directions Ministry and later served as a staff member.
He was a Substance Abuse Counselor and served in that capacity in Connecticut and later in North Carolina with Teen Challenge and Malachi House.
He was a member of Greater Love World Outreach and Piedmont Men of Steel where he served with the Asheboro Chapter and until his death with the Burlington Chapter on the Leadership Council and led as Prayer Coordinator.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at Christian Bible Fellowship, Gibsonville, NC with the Rev. L. Woody Lamm and Dr. J. L. Williams officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Piedmont Men of Steel, 3207 Diana Circle, Burlington, NC, 27215.
Professional services are entrusted to Sharpe Funeral Home, Inc.
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Spruill
brian hurdle
September 22, 2019
I first met Brother Herbie at a Coffee House Ministry then ran by New Directions Ministries Herbie was on staff . He discipled me and we became friends and brothers in Christ . If we didn't see each other for a while when we did it was like family reuniting. Later as I had my own ministry and Herbie's health declined. I would pick him up from the care home and He would be my guest Preacher . I wanted Him to feel useful for The Kingdom of God. No matter how he felt He would prepare and preach His heart out . And close with His signature song " I feel GOOD GOOD GOOD " . I now use that song and Honor Him when I minister . It hard to believe Brother Herbie and His Mentor Dr. J. L. Williams who founded " New Direction Ministries " have both passed . He and Brother Herbie spoke into my Life in a profound way and made me the man I am today . I know Him and JL are preaching to anyone who will listening in Heaven. I miss you Brother Herbie . Brian Hurdle Sr. Ordained Minister Of Christ . Burlington N.C. EMAIL: [email protected]
Jennie Kisstoth
October 1, 2016
Herb, you will be missed, loved your singing, you are loved by this Elder at Westminster Presbyterian Ch. God is good!
Booker and Carlene Pennix
October 1, 2016
This good soul shall be truly missed, we will keep the family lifted up in prayer.
Timothy Carroll
September 30, 2016
You will be GREATLY missed my brother in Christ.RIP Until we meet again, you were a great brother in Christ, and a great mentor!Love you brother (HERB) you were a great big help in my walk learning and living the word.
Brianna & Lina
September 30, 2016
While we didn't get to know him as well as we would have liked to....we could see he had a huge heart and a magnificent love for Christ. He was the bright spot when we walked into Greater Love. Take your wings and fly high Mr. Herbie! Thank you Jesus for sharing your Angel with us here on Earth!
Jen Mock
September 30, 2016
Precious, joyful, funny, and full of the Lord! Whoever Herbie encountered they left him knowing they were loved by him and Jesus. I will miss those Thursday lunch chats, picnics, and gatherings. Herbie was the first person who greeted me and gave me a hug. It brings a smile to my face to know you and dancing and singing in heaven. Thanks for being my friend and loving my family.
Courtney Rice
September 30, 2016
What an amazing gift I got when you became my friend. It was a pleasure to take care of you but most of all just to know you. Herbie you brought a smile to my face when things looked so dark and for that I'll always be greatful. I will miss you...
June 2012
Alan Skonieczny
September 30, 2016
Herbie with Christian May 2012
Alan Skonieczny
September 30, 2016
March 2012 at Liberty Church
Alan Skonieczny
September 30, 2016
Laura Michael
September 30, 2016
My prayers are with the family. Please know that Herbie leaves a legacy of what a good and faithful servant looks like. What a beautful soul.
RON & PAT HARRIS
September 29, 2016
HOW MANY TIMES HAVE WE LAUGHED, CRIED AND WORSHIPED TOGETHER. WE WILL CONTINUE THE WORK WE SHARED. YOUR FRIENDS AND PASTORS.
Pam + Ed Edwards
September 29, 2016
What a Blessing to have met Herbie! I can hear him singing "I feel Good"
Dell McMillian
September 29, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Clyde Albright
September 29, 2016
A good and faithful disciple of Jesus is now with my friend Don Wilson in heaven.
I will miss you Herbie.
Alan and Janeen Perez Skonieczny
September 28, 2016
A pleasure to have known and been inspired by him. We are sorry for his passing but relieved to know he will be with our Lord and not in pain anymore.
September 27, 2016
We were blessed to have known Herbie for many years. How beautiful the angel choir in Heaven must be with his sweet voice singing "I Feel Good". Thank you, Herbie, for your sweet spirit. We cannot be sad...Herbie has been working towards his final home all his life. Linda & Brian Hurdle
September 27, 2016
I am sorry to hear of Herbie's passing but rejoice that he is now with Jesus. I imagine heaven is really celebrating at his arrival. I have known Herbie for decades and my family was blessed to be able to spend so much time together in Connecticut. Take care of Ray for me.
Beverly Persson
Buckeye AZ
Priscilla Stewart
September 27, 2016
What a pleasure it was to have you in my home, you were a inspiration to me. I know you are home now and completely healed. The angles are rejoicing at your homecoming.
Sandy Collum Sandmeyer
September 27, 2016
I've known Herbie since I was a young child and then had the privilege of traveling with him for 3 summers with the New Directions. Never was there a man with a bigger heart and a huge love for Jesus. While I mourn the loss of such a beautiful soul, I rejoice in his healing. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.
September 27, 2016
Thank you Herbie for the blessing you have been in my life for all these many years. The true joy of the Lord shown through you always and always! Celebrate, celebrate the joy and peace you have now with the Father!!!!!!!!!!!
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