BORN

1942

DIED

2019

Larry Spruiell Obituary

SPRUIELL, Larry Much loved Larry Spruiell passed away November 1, 2019 in a peaceful setting at his Texas home. Larry was one of Dallas finest printers and an avid sailor with a quick wit. Larry was the eldest son of Clyde and Winnie Spruiell of Tahoka, TX and grew up with brothers Tony & Bruce, where they all held jobs at Lynn County News. At age 13, he became interested in paper and ink and thus began a 60-year career, retiring as Owner/President of Spruiell & Company Printing and Brokerage Company. He was known for quality and craftsmanship in serving the graphic arts community of Dallas for over five decades. Larry earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Tech University, while working nights at Craftsman Printers in Lubbock. His career also included management and sales at Horticulture Printing, Palmer Paper Company and Colotone Press in Dallas, and Communicorp printing division in Georgia. Larry served as President of the Printing Industry Association of Texas in 1985. Larry's passions were snow skiing, sailing and shooting sports. His "happy place" was competitive sailing with the Catalina 22 Fleets across Texas on boats Fantasea & Popeye. He was active in the Fort Worth Trap & Skeet Club and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Family, American Patriotism and a daily walk with Christ were paramount and he was a loyal listener to biblical teachings of Thru the Bible program with J. Vernon McGee. His quick wit was sure to draw a smile, even in later years having Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsonism. Exercise was his pastime and he helped form a Denton area Rock Steady Boxing program to deter Parkinson's progression. He chose to donate his brain to UT Southwestern Willed Body Program for further Lewy Body research. Larry is survived by his devoted wife of 24 years, Jacquelyn Spruiell; his cherished children who are all Texans: son Todd Spruiell & wife Terri; daughter Lezli Pucek & husband Mark; daughter Misti Nelson & husband Mark. He also leaves behind brothers Tony and Bruce; inspiring grandchildren Dustin and wife Tessa, Morgan, Travis, Parker, Kylie, Stassi and Juliette; nephews David, Patrick and niece Kristen. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, grandson Taylor and sister-in-law Suzanne. The Spruiell Family will have a private memorial. Memorial donations may be made in his name to Lewy Body Dementia Association. www.lbda.org

Published by Dallas Morning News on Nov. 10, 2019.
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