Richard Eugene Spradlin

SPRADLIN Richard Eugene Spradlin, age 75, of Midlothian, Vir., originally of Portsmouth, Oh. and formerly of Delaware, Oh., passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at home. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda. He was the son of the late Hebren and Odessa Spradlin of Rubyville, Oh.. He is survived by brothers. Hebren "Jr.", Michael, and Gilfred; daughter, Melanie Castleman of Franklin, Tenn.; and son, Scott Spradlin of Midlothian, Vir.; four grandchildren, Cecilia and John Castleman, Savannah and Spencer Spradlin; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Spradlin; a son-in-law, Robert Lee Castleman; and sister-in-laws, Alice and Betty. Richard Spradlin was born in Sciotoville, Oh. in 1931. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955. He was an Elementary School Principal in Westerville, Oh., Williamson County Schools in Tennessee, Principal in Belmont, Oh., and Principal and Asst. Superintendent of Schools for Northridge Local School District the remainder of his 30-year career until his retirement in 1985. He was a wonderfully generous, loving man to his wife, children and grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the Delaware Christian Church, 2280 Marysville Rd., Delaware, Oh. on Friday, September 1st at 5 p.m. with Pastor Al Perry officiating. Visiting hours will be from 3:30-5 p.m. A dinner will be after the service at the same location. Donations are requested in lieu of flowers to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, Vir. 23226, or the American Cancer Society.