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Billy Dean Spruill
1931 - 2015
Billy Dean Spruill
1931 - 2015
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BORN
1931
DIED
2015
Billy Dean Spruill Obituary
He was an Army veteran who served his country in the Korean Conflict .Billy was a loving husband and father, a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Smackover. He retired from Kerr Mc Gee Oil Company where he worked as a Pumper. He enjoyed fishing; camping, biking, but most of all enjoyed the fellowship of other people.
Preceding him are his parents and an infant brother as well as his brother Marshall Spruill.
He is survived by his wife of sixty years Jane Lowery Spruill of Smackover, Arkansas ; his three daughters Teresa Moses of Crossett, Arkansas , Sharon Valentine of El Dorado, Arkansas and Kathy Rowan and husband Mike of Smackover , Arkansas. Also surviving him are his brother Tommy Spruill and his wife Lela of Mt. Pleasant, Texas and two nieces and a nephew. Also his canine companions, who he enjoyed spoiling Roo, Nellie, and Scout.
Services will be Tuesday September 15, 2015, 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Smackover with Reverend Raymon Carneal and Reverend Carly Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Smackover Cemetery under the direction of Young's Funeral Directors.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 12:30 pm until service time prior to the service at the First Baptist Church Smackover.
Memorials may be made to Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Rd, El Dorado, Arkansas
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Sheila Davis
September 17, 2015
Just wanted to express how much I will miss visiting with Mr. Spruill. He always brightened my days and made me laugh.
Sheila Davis (Smackover)
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Blackwell
September 15, 2015
Thinking of you in your time of loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff McGee
September 15, 2015
Sharon, I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing and am keeping all of you in my prayers. Mr. Spruill was a fine example for us boys growing up in Joyce City and I know you miss him dearly.
Ruth & Raymon Carneal
September 15, 2015
I am sad but not for Bill. I can't imagine how much his family will miss him. I know Raymon and I will miss seeing him. Bill and Jane, a wonderful couple and friends. So many will miss him and the funny things he said. May God bless his family and fill that big vacant spot he has left.
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Linda Reed Brown
September 15, 2015
Mrs. Jane and family, I am so very sorry about Mr. Bill's passing. He was such a spunky, jovial and entertaining individual who will be greatly missed by all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Frances Bryant
September 14, 2015
Spruill Family, Sorry to hear about Billy Dean, Daddy [ Lee Williams] enjoyed talking to him and drinking coffee. Frances Williams Bryant, Harmony Grove
Frances Bryant
September 14, 2015
Spruill Family, Sorry to hear about Billy Dean, Daddy [ Lee Williams] enjoyed talking to him and drinking coffee. Frances Williams Bryant, Harmony Grove
Stacy Farnell
September 14, 2015
"Jane, Teresa, Sharon and Kathy: Billy Dean was one of those rare individuals that set a amazing example as a husband, father and church leader just by the way he lived on a daily basis. He was one of the finest men I have known and Smackover has lost one of it's favorite sons. He will be missed by many but his legacy lives on in you. Look to your Heavenly Father for peace and comfort in this most difficult time."
September 14, 2015
Jane, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will not be able to attend the visitation or the funeral Tuesday. I have a Doctors appointment in Little Rock Tuesday that I need to keep. Melvin is going to take me. Will be praying for you. Billie Ruth Hayes, Carolyn Byrd and Melvin Smith Junction City, AR
Linda Machen Nash
September 14, 2015
Dear Jane,
I will always remember his bike rides threw town in the morning. Mr. Billy Dean was a special person. He always had a smile and something funny to tell you. He will be greatly missed by all the people who had the chance to meet him here on this earth. I can't wait to see him again in heaven. Love you!
Connie Gibson
September 14, 2015
Sharon, thinking of you and your family, with prayer and much love. May God continue to comfort you and your family.
Jan Swafford Wood
September 13, 2015
From the first time I met Billy Dean I was hooked! I felt like I had always known him. Over the years, I've grown to love and respect him tremendously. When I visit Sharon, he and Jane always dropped by for a visit, One of the kindest and good hearted men I've had the privilege to love. Any younger men that ever knew Billy Dean has high standards to set for himself as a leader, father, christian and friend. I challenge us all. Much love to entire family!
O L & Ann Phillips Pearson
September 13, 2015
Our hearts are sad, but we know Billy Dean is safe in the arms of Jesus and pain free.
So many memories of him and all the kind and funny things that went along with him. Jane, Teresa, Sharon and Kathy, we care so much and our prayers are with you always.
Myrlene & Richard Carroll
September 13, 2015
Bill always will be remembered with respect and friendship by
His friends. He and his family loved God and served faithfully
In the little country church of Joyce City before moving into town.
My prayers for Jane & family are sincere. Love to you all.
Lou Ella Langley Humphrey
September 13, 2015
We pause to remember a special man and the family who loved him. What special memories we have of the growing up days at Smackover and the friends we made along the way.
We are sorry to know of his homegoing. We grieve but not as those who have no hope. My special love to my dear friend, Jane.
Kurt Johnson
September 13, 2015
heaven has gained another great man !!!I wasnt but 8 or 9 when i met mr billy at the pump shop he would give me a hard time and a good laugh !!! heavens pump shop is get filled up with laughter and a few tears two i'm sure . prayers for the family close and the many people that knew him !
Lacy Newman
September 13, 2015
I am so blessed to have known Billy Dean Spruill! He exemplified all the characteristics of what God intends for a man to be - a man of God, wonderful husband, loving father, and friend to more than can be counted. God blessed him with the gift of lifting the spirits of those around him, as well as putting a smile on their faces.
Billy Dean Spruill will be greatly missed by many, including me!! Smackover has lost a gem, and heaven has gained an angel!! I'm looking forward to laughing with him again in heaven!
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