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Born in Coshocton on May 25, 1944, he was the son of the late Gurney and Virginia (Evans-Gordon) Spradlin. Dale served his country in the United States Air Force, completed his Masters Degree from Ashland University and after working many years, retired from American Electric Power. In retirement Dale was not one to stay idle and remained busy preparing tax returns for H&R Block, assisted in managing the Winter Haven Oaks community, was an adjunct professor at Polk State College, a substitute high school teacher and was the treasurer and a volunteer at the First Church of God in Winter Haven. He was also a former member of Toastmasters International and Delaware Rotary Club, and mostly loved to travel.
Dale married the former Sondra Holt on April 5, 1999. In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his children Kathy Turner, Steve (Jenny) Spradlin and Stephanie Stevens all of Columbus, and Stacy Stevens of Utah; many grandchildren, one great grandson; and sister Candy McCombs of Coshocton. He is preceded in death by two brothers Chester Spradlin and Gregory Spradlin.
In accordance with Dale's wishes, cremation will take place. A public memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the First Church of God, Winter Haven located at 3025 US Highway 92, Winter Haven, FL 33881 at 1:00 p.m.
Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek, OH is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorial contributions in Dale's memory may be made to the First Church of God in Winter Haven, FL.
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