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Michael Spraggins Obituary

MICHAEL E. SPRAGGINS, 47 ROCKFORD - Michael E. Spraggins, 47, went home to be with the Lord. Michael was born February 11, 1968, in Saint Louis, Missouri; the son of Helen Malone and John Spraggins. He enjoyed many social activities including playing pool, cooking, and dart tournaments. Michael also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially grandchildren. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Michael leaves to cherish his loving memories, his son, Lee Michael Spraggins; two daughters, Maranique and Marecha Glover; five grandchildren; two sisters, Tina and Alice Anderson; and three brothers, Donnie Ray Anderson, John Spraggins and Stanley Thomas. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2015, at Kingdom Authority, 518 N Court Street, Rockford, IL. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements were completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home, 2429 W. State St.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jun. 17 to Jun. 18, 2015.

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leah spraggins

March 22, 2018

that my grandfather

Lewis. family

June 19, 2015

Rest in peace. You. Will never be forgotten. Love and peace to your family. May the lord bless them all

Amber white

June 19, 2015

I will truely miss you uncle mike!!.. I love you and rest in heaven!!..

Tony Stephens

June 18, 2015

Rest in peace Mike....We grew up in Orton Keyes and I remember you and I was so hungry we put our change together and walked to Shop and Save to buy the three packs of cookies for a dollar...lol...but I will miss you and may God give your family peace in these times...Tony Stephens

June 17, 2015

You will forever be in our hearts. Peace be still. RIP Uncle Mike!

Cora Woods

June 17, 2015

Rest, in peace Mike.

June 17, 2015

THE GLOVER FAMILY,U WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS.

June 17, 2015

you are missed mike, may u rest on,much love from the glover family,

Anthony Johnson

June 16, 2015

RIP my brother, love u forever

James Hyatt

June 16, 2015

We will miss you homie. Rest in Peace.

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