James Spraker

James Spraker obituary, Wytheville, VA

James Spraker

James Spraker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 2 to Nov. 5, 2011.
James S. Spraker James S. "Chico" Spraker, 60, of Speedwell died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. Funeral service was held Thursday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Bell and Minister Vernon Stepp officiating. Interment was in Old Bethany Cemetery. He was born April 8, 1951, in Wythe County. He had a bachelor's degree in physical education and health from East Tennessee State University. He was a former employee of AMSCO with 33 years of service. He was currently employed at Fresenius Medical. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Wingate Spraker. Survivors include his wife, Karen Williams Spraker; two daughters, Emily S. Lawson of Wytheville and Leigh Ann Spraker of Denton, N.C.; a son, Matthew Stephen Spraker of Marion; three grandchildren, Zachary Sheckells, Lukis Sheckells and Marshall Howell; his parents, James "Jim Burt" and Mary Jean Wingate Spraker of Wytheville; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Cassandra and Larry Wolford of Rustburg, and Debra Braxton of Wytheville; four brothers and sisters-in-law, William "Bill" and Nancy Spraker of Rural Retreat, Timothy and Tammy Spraker, Greg G. Spraker, and Kevin Hosea and Lynn Spraker, all of Wytheville; and several nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.highlandsfuneralservice.com Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements.

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November 15, 2011

Sandy Etter posted to the memorial.

November 8, 2011

Lisa Lowe posted to the memorial.

November 6, 2011

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Sandy Etter

November 15, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Lisa Lowe

November 8, 2011

Im so sorry to hear about Chico. He was a great person to work with. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Lisa Lowe - FMC Mercer Dialysis.

November 6, 2011

Sorry to here about Chico he was a blast to work with at Amsco ,my thoughts and prayers to his family !! Eddie Viars (max meadows)

Nancy Sexton

November 6, 2011

We are so sorry to hear of Chico's passing. He was a dear friend in school and we rode the bus together for years. He was a great guy. Our prayers go out to the families. May God comfort you during this time and in the days ahead. Blessings. Nancy Sexton and family.

Bo Catron

November 6, 2011

So very sorry to learn of Chico's passing. What a wonderful person. I will always appreciate his humor and will never forget him. My sympathy to all.
Bo Catron

Shelby Brown

November 5, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Chico's passing. He was a great friend to everyone who ever knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Ava Frye-Harrell

November 5, 2011

So sad to hear of Chico passing, he was a lot of fun to work with during our days at Amsco. May God Bless each of you during this time.

Kimberly Yule RN

November 4, 2011

I remember when I met chico. He was an extremely nice guy. He was quiet but always willing to help. May God hold you all in the hollow of his hand. My prayers are with you all.

Karen Williams

November 4, 2011

We were so very saddened to hear about Chico. Please accept our condolences from the Carl and Mattie Wingate Families

Mike Snavely

November 4, 2011

Bill & Nancy, & Family., Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time of your loss. With sympathy, Mike & Teresa

Micah Braxton

November 3, 2011

RIP Uncle Chico. Didn't get to see you for a long time, but will always remember your jokes and how you where a family staple.

Mike Marcec

November 3, 2011

I am very sorry to hear about Jim. He was my favorite customer service person during the Camcar days. He was always fun to work with and had a smile on his face.

Karen Wasilewski

November 3, 2011

I worked with Chico & will miss him greatly. He always had a smile on his face. He was such a great guy. I am so sorry for your loss, he will be greatly missed. Your family will be in my prayers. God Bless. Karen Wasilewski, RN
Fresenius Medical Mercer Dialysis

Candy Harrell

November 3, 2011

To the Spraker Family, I am deeply sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time.

Jim was my contact at Camcar Amsco for the 3 years that I was an Expeditor @ NAL and one of my very favorites!

Patti Smith

November 3, 2011

I wish to send my greatest sympathy to family and friends of Chico. He was a great guy. I will always remember our days growing up and going to school together.

November 3, 2011

I am so very sorry for the loss of a good friend that I have had the pleasure of working with since he came to Fresenius.Chico was always willing to help me no matter what I needed done and always done it with a smile. I will miss him dearly. My prayers are with his family. Edith Stiltner Clinical manager at Two Va's Dialysis, Bluefield, WV.

Rhonda Spraker

November 3, 2011

Chico was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. I wish I could be with you all Thursday but you will be in my prayers. Love you all!

Brian Erickson

November 2, 2011

I am so so sorry to hear of Chico's passing. I also worked with him for years at Camcar as an outside salesman. He was always a friendly voice on the phone and a just a great person and true professional with everyone. When ever visiting the plant we would have a great time talking about his favorite things...his family and the Green Bay Packers. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Brian Erickson

Squeaky Grubb

November 2, 2011

I remember playing golf with Chico, he was a wonderful person. I will remember the last time we played. Chico, James and me had a great day. I will miss him a great person.

Brian Jennings

November 2, 2011

I was surprised to hear of Chico's passing. I worked with him for many years while he was at Amsco. I was in outside sales. My prayers are with his family as we have lost a great man. Brian Jennings

Tim Mahan

November 2, 2011

I am so sorry to hear that Chico has passed away. I have so many great memories of working with Chico when we both worked for Camcar, talking about Green Bay Packer football, and playing in same Fantasy Football League for 10+ years. I considered Chico a good friend and will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Tim Mahan

November 2, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about Chico's death. We worked together for many years at Amsco. Also coached LL baseball, played tennis, and had many enjoyable times together. Sympathy is extended to all of you at this time.
John, Kim, Ariel, & Jonathan Goins

James Etosh

November 2, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Betty Etosh Conrad

November 2, 2011

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Spraker Etosh

November 2, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

November 2, 2011

Karen and family, I am so sorry to hear of Chico's death, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Deetta Bishoff Baltimore, Md

mike & samanths pickle

November 2, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

ROGER&SUE PICKLE

November 2, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 2, 2011

Karen and family, I am so sorry to hear of Chico's death, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

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