Photo courtesy of Eastgate Funeral Home - Garland
Garland, Texas
William D. "Bill" Spurlock, 92, of Garland, Texas, passed away November 7, 2013 in Garland, Texas. He was born June 5, 1921 in Reinhardt, Texas to E.F. and Delma Spurlock, Sr. Bill was a Funeral Director in the Dallas area for over 50 years. He was a member of Centerpoint Church in Mesquite, Texas. Bill graduated from Garland High School in 1938. He attended Okmulgee Oklahoma Junior College.
Bill enlisted in the U.S. Army in World War II and served in the Pacific Theater. His company was given the title ?The Avengers of Bataan?. He graduated from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science in 1947. He was honored with his heritage, being a descendant of the Founder of Dallas John Neely Bryan.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Lona Spurlock in 2006.
He is survived by his daughter, Loretta Smith and her husband, Charles; two sons, Ron Spurlock and his wife, Glenda and Mark Spurlock; three grandchildren, Megan Spurlock, Scott Smith and his wife, Jennifer, and Brian Smith and his wife, Lisa; seven great-grandchildren: Makenzie, Hailee, Clayton, Payton, Sophie, Carson and Reese Smith; nieces: Jane Spurlock Knowles and Debbie Spurlock Metcalf and numerous other family members.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Eastgate Funeral Home, 1910 Eastgate Drive, Garland, Texas 75041.
Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, November 11, 2013 at Centerpoint Church, 1355 E. Kearney, Mesquite, Texas 75149. Dr. Dave Reagan officiating. Interment will follow in Grove Hill Memorial Park, Dallas, Texas.
Family requests that memorials be made to Centerpoint Church or Wounded Warriors.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Scott, Kimberly & Samuel Houston
November 11, 2013 | Garland, TX
May God Bless his family.
"Daddy Bill" was a wonderful, generous, loving man. I so enjoyed visiting his home & listening to his stories.
Janeen Tapp
November 11, 2013 | Austin, TX
What a wonderful man with a great big heart Bill was. I will always be thankful to him and his compassionate care during my own sadness, the loss of my husband, Lewis. He was so kind in helping me with his funeral in 2002.
It was a joy to me to realize he was part of my precious Cynthia's family, too.
May God bless each of you now and forever. This mighty man of God will be sorely missed by so many.
June Bicking (Mrs. Lewis Bicking)
November 10, 2013 | Dallas, TX
Daddy Bill was a gentle, kind, loving giant at Restland Funeral Home, all of us that had the pleasure of working with him were truly blessed to have him in our lives. We were a special family and loved each other so much. I have missed all of my Directors for years but I know I will without a doubt see Daddy Bill in Heaven. I can just see him, Otis, Harry, and Dick sitting at the table with Jesus now. We were blessed to have him in our life. Love you forever Daddy Bill.
Linda Lewis Geis
November 10, 2013 | Kopperl, TX
Bill Spurlock was a Funeral Director's Funeral Directior. Starting in the a Funeral Industry before computers, Bill was the one who taught most of us the PROTOCAL for our extensive paperwork. His penmanship was inpeccable, always clearer than any electronic printout. He taught me how to print using only two hand motions. He always shared his love of God and the peace that he drew from his faith. Bill and Lona instilled a true Southern respect in his family and was one who was always proud to...
David McBay
November 10, 2013 | Richardson, TX
Bill was truly a great director. Enjoyed working with Bill through the years at Restland. Bill will be truly missed.
David McCoy
November 10, 2013 | Rowlett, TX
Bill was a good man. He always had my full respect. I wish his family well.
Carl Rankin
November 09, 2013 | San Angelo, TX
I will always have fond and wonderful memories of Daddy Bill. Linda joins me in extending our condolences to Daddy Bill's family. What a great and gentle man he was.
Max Bryan
November 09, 2013 | Garland, TX
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of Bill. I fondly remember Bill while working with him at Restland for so many years. Know my thoughts are with you and the entire family. Bill was such a gentleman. He left quite a legacy in all of you.
Randy Stroud
November 09, 2013 | Allen, TX
