Richard Eugene Spradlin

Richard Spradlin Obituary

Richard Eugene (Gene) Spradlin, 66, of Bedford, Va., died September 29, 2008. Graveside service 1 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2008, in Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Bedford, 540-586-7360.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 2, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Spradlin

12 Entries

October 7, 2008

Spradlin, Richard Eugene

Richard Eugene (Gene) Spradlin, 66, of Bedford, Va., passed away on Monday, September 29, 2008, in Lynchburg General Hospital surrounded by his family. He fought a short but courageous battle with cancer. Eugene was born on May 4, 1942, in Roanoke, Va., a son of Catherine Dooley Spradlin of Bedford and the late Richard Leeland Spradlin. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by grandparents, Minnie Hughes and Alex Spradlin and Pearl Trent and Oscar W. Dooley; and a granddaughter, Alisha. He was retired from Wheelabrator Abrasives. He enjoyed fishing and trips on his motorcycle. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Ann Duncan Spradlin; his children, Wanda Carter and Johnny, Tony and Jennie Spradlin, Ricky and Brenda Spradlin, Sherry and Timmy Krance, Beth and Howard Atkins, and Teresa and Odell Roberts; the mother of his children, Cathern Geiger; his sisters, Mary Lee Nance, and Dianne and Mike Nichols. Eugene is also survived by his grandchildren, Josh and Tammy Carter, Brittany and Skyler Spradlin, Ian and Lucas Spradlin, Anthony Wheeler and Amanda Roberts, Tonya and Randall Stoneberger, and Greg Carter; a great-granddaughter, Tuesday Carter; as well as aunts, an uncle, cousins and friends including his Shell Coffee Club. Please consider the Bedford Hospice House, P.O. Box 985, Bedford, Va. 24523 or do a Random Act of Kindness in his memory. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2008, in Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Harry Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends anytime after noon on Wednesday, October 1, 2008, and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at BurchMessier Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 317 W. Main Street, Bedford, Va., 540-586-7360.

Bob Nance

October 3, 2008

Mrs. Spradlin,
Mary Lee, Dianne, Wanda, Tony, Ricky, and Sherry

I want to say how sorry I am to hear about Gene. There are so many memories that it's hard to take all of this in. All I can do is say that I'm thinking of you and wish there was something I could do to help take away the pain. May God be with you.
Bob

Rod Adams

October 3, 2008

Ann and Family,
This is a copy of the letter written and delivered to you.

Dear Friends,
I took this photograph about a year or so ago of Richard while we were having coffee at the shell station. He was considered the president of the afternoon coffee club. People that did not know us thought we were brothers, because they always saw us together there. Richard was a man of few words people tell me, but we had some great conversations together. He talked about the time Tony took him trucking, and when him and Ann rode the Goldwing around the country. He always kept me updated about his mother and many other things that were going on with him. He never asked much of anyone, but was always there if you needed some help.
There won't be a day go by that I won't miss him!!

Best Regards,
Rod Adams

Dana Soltani

October 2, 2008

Dianne, Mary Lee, Mrs. Spradlin & Family,

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Robin Harper

October 2, 2008

Wanda, God Bless you and your family I am sure your Father will be missed by many..Our thoughts are with you and your family will always have a special place in our hearts..Robin (Busse) Harper and family.

Pam Cole-Witt

October 1, 2008

Wanda,
It's been a long time but I remember when we were in school coming over to your house and how nice your dad was to me. I think about you often. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep his memories alive in your hearts until you see him again...and I truly believe you will. If you need a shoulder please know I'm still here for you.

Eunice Quisenberry

October 1, 2008

Mary Lee, to you and your family I offer my sincere sympathy and understanding. My heart aches for all of you and my prayers will continue for the comfort and love that you will receive from OUR LORD. HE will see you through this sad time.

Torii & Derrick Williams

October 1, 2008

Sherry,

We are sorry to hear your dad passed away. You and your family are in our prayers. Please let us know if you need anything. Hope to see you soon at our church.

Joan Saunders

October 1, 2008

Dear Ann and Family,
No words can express the sorrow we feel for your loss. Please know that your friends love you, and can only hope that the happiest memories of your Beloved Eugene will help sustain you through this most difficult time. May God Bless you.
The Saunders Family
Mark, Joan, J.R. and Crystal

E. Larry Ross

October 1, 2008

All of us at New Life Community Baptist Church, Bedford wish to express our sincere sympathies during this time of great loss. May God bless you richly.

Larry Ross, Pastor

BETTY MOSELEY

October 1, 2008

my prays are with you all

Donna Cash and Solid Rock Church family Madison Heights, VA

October 1, 2008

Jennie,You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

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