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Edwin Spruill Obituary

Edwin D. Spruill Sr. CHESAPEAKE - Edwin D. Spruill Sr., 82, passed away Nov. 15, 2010. He was born in Creswell, N.C., the son of the late Elma and Leroy Spruill. Edwin is survived by his loyal and dedicated wife, Verlie R. "Becky" Spruill; sons, Edwin Dean Spruill Jr., Richard V. Spruill, Timothy L. Spruill, Jimmie L. Spruill; daughters, Cornelia "Neil" Morgan and Cecelia "Ceil" M. Scarano; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; four brothers and two sisters. Edwin lived his life loyal and dedicated to his wife and family, persevering through many difficulties and illnesses through their love. His life's passions were his family and gardening. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach. Visitation at 1 p.m. prior to the service. Edwin will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 16, 2010.

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Ceil Scarano

November 24, 2010

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories. You will remain in my heart and will look up at the sky and talk to you and know you are watching over us. Love you and Miss you.

Shultz Family

November 22, 2010

Dear Dean, Annie and Family,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything please let us know.
God Bless and comfort you at this time.
The Shultz Family

Roenker Family

November 19, 2010

Dean, Annie and family,
Sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Roenker Family

Peggy Parrish

November 18, 2010

My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of your loss. God Bless and keep all of you in his care!
Peggy Parrish
Louise Pippin Cupitt

Melissa Barrett Cichorz

November 17, 2010

Ceil, Neil and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May God Bless each of you with comfort and assurance that this separation is only temporary. Cherish the beautiful memories until you meet again. ~Love~

Louise Joyce-Hardy

November 17, 2010

Aunt Becky, all my cousins and their families,
Many prayers are being sent to you all as you go through this difficult time. We are so sorry we can't be with you for Uncle Edwin's service. Will call soon.
All my love,

November 17, 2010

Dean and Annie,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you; wish we were closer to help you through this very difficult time. Love, John and Linda

November 16, 2010

Dean and Family,
We were sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Hold tight to all of your memories of your Dad as they are now worth their weight in GOLD.
We love you,
Sukie and Taz Pontious

November 16, 2010

We lost a very strong and loving part of our family to a long battle of illness. You have left us with many memories and values of life. Thank you Poppa you will be dearly missed. Rest in Peace. I love you
Annie

Joanne Cunningham

November 16, 2010

Miss you already Grandaddy!!! Everytime I look at the stars I will know that you are up there looking over our family, love you so much!!!

Bobbi Jo Robinson

November 16, 2010

Granddaddy I Love and Miss You So Much...You are Wonderful,thank you for all you have done for all of us, without you, we would have nothing. I will be thinking of you every day Granddaddy. I Love You R.I.P Granddaddy

Tom & Peggy

November 16, 2010

Dean and Family-Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace in knowing that your Father has gone on to be with the Lord, and someday you will meet again. May your tears and sadness turn to joyful fond memories of the man you all knew and loved. Loss of a parent is a deep loss and we are praying for each of you.

Kimberly Shelton

November 16, 2010

Ceil
I was so sorry to here about your dad. Keep all the good memories in your heart. I will keep you and Cory in my prayers. love you kimmie

Jay and Sandy Terry

November 16, 2010

Ceil and Family - May God wrap his arms of love and comfort around you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

November 16, 2010

Ceil and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Bill and Gerri Duerheimer

Pete Eosso

November 16, 2010

Dean an Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Your Viper's family stands beside you.

November 16, 2010

Ceil & The Spruill Family-I am a co-worker at AOS and would like to express my condolences to the family. May you and your family find comfort in the many wonderful memories you have of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Donna Beale
Accts Payable, AOS

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