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Bill Sprott Obituary
Bill Sprott, 64, of Houston, formerly of Belton, passed away Saturday September 13, 2008, in a Houston Hospice. Services are set for 10 a.m. Thursday, September 18, at W. S. Young Church of Christ in Killeen. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Nolanville. The family will receive friends for visitation following the service.
Bill was born July 10, 1944, in Columbus, Miss., the son of Nathan H. Sprott, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth (Hickman) Sprott. He married Judy Ann Chambless December 19, 1965, in Henderson. He was a graduate of Abilene Christian University and received his Masters degree from Stephen F. Austin University. He was a High School Band Director for 27 years in Texas, including Bryan and Belton.
Following retirement, he worked for Holze Music. He was a member of the Church of Christ and served as a deacon in El Campo and Belton. He was an Elder at the W. S. Young Church of Christ in Killeen and was a master woodcarver.
He was preceded in death by his father; and sister, Jan Morgan.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Sprott, of Houston; mother, Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Sprott, of Temple; daughter Joelle Yates and husband, Andy, of Houston; two sons, Jeremy Sprott, of Houston and Jeffrey Sprott, of Minneapolis, Minn; brother, David Sprott, of Belton; and two grandchildren, Jacob and Caleb Yates.
Dossman Funeral Home of Belton is in charge of arrangements.
Memories and Condolences
for Bill Sprott
Robert Wallis
September 22, 2008
My condolences and prayers go to his family. May God provide comfort and strength. Mr. Sprott was my band director my Junior and Senior year at Bryan High School. He was a great teacher and role model. He had a love of music that was contagious.
Angela Wiseman
September 18, 2008
I was at Bryan High School when he was band director there and his daughter Joelle was a good friend. To the Sprott family - You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Sprott was a wonderful band director who really cared for his students.
Shirley Eaton
September 17, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Martha Denton
September 17, 2008
My fondest junior high and high school memories include Mr. Sprott, bus rides between the junior high and the high school (how many times did he have to endure 7th and 8th grade girls singing "Mr. Sprott, We Love You."), football games, the practice field, the band hall, stageband, and Club Allegro. It was a sad, sad day when the Sprotts left Mansfield. Mr. Sprott had a gentle spirit, an infectious smile, and an unforgettable laugh. We will always love and never forget our "Sprott."
Quixie Parker
September 17, 2008
Dear Judy,
Our condolences to you and your family. We have sweet memories of our friendship with you and Bill in Mansfield, 1970.
Quixie and Richard Parker,Crowley, Tx.
Mark & Stephanie Curda
September 17, 2008
Of our fondest Bryan high school memories, there is Mr Sprott. Such an inspirational band instructor, he truly encouraged his students to love what they were doing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Sprott family, and Jeremy & Jeffrey.
Mary Edna Dorsey
September 17, 2008
It was a pleasure to teach at Bryan
High School with Bill. I taught Art so
I was obviously impressed when he
became interested in woodcarving.
May God be very near in the days ahead.
Betty Rabe
September 17, 2008
Judy, your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you all.
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