William Byrd High School Alumni
Vinton, Virginia (VA)
In Memory of
William Norman Spradlin
1955-2020
Born Sep 02, 1955, William Norman Spradlin attended William Byrd High School in Vinton, VA.
Class of 1973
Sep 02, 1955 - May 11, 2020
Sep 02, 1955 - May 11, 2020
William “Bill” Spradlin, 64, of Vinton, went home to entertain the angels on Monday, May 11, 2020.
He was born September 2, 1955 at the Chelsea Naval Hospital in Boston Massachusetts, son of the late Gaylon “Dick” and Betty Riley Spradlin. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Barney Fitzpatrick, and a sister, Lorraine McCarthy.
Bill proudly served his country in The US Navy in the Vietnam era.
He retired from the VA Medical Center after 25 years of service.
Bill had a marvelous and robust personality. If someone met him and did not like him immediately, it was obvious they had no sense of humor.
He loved all sports. He never missed any of his son’s baseball games, usually wearing a Team Mom T-Shirt. He referred to other players on the team as his baseball kids.
He was also kind to others and would help anyone in need.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Gwen; his son, Scott (the sunshine of his life); a brother, Ricky Spradlin; two sisters, Mary Spickard (Teddy), Leona LaPradd (David); mother-in-law, Coleen Mitchum; brother-in-law, Philip Carter (Lisa); numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends; his best friends and canine companions, Baxter and Oscar.
A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers please consider the National Kidney Foundation
The Three Amigos are now reunited again.
He was born September 2, 1955 at the Chelsea Naval Hospital in Boston Massachusetts, son of the late Gaylon “Dick” and Betty Riley Spradlin. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Barney Fitzpatrick, and a sister, Lorraine McCarthy.
Bill proudly served his country in The US Navy in the Vietnam era.
He retired from the VA Medical Center after 25 years of service.
Bill had a marvelous and robust personality. If someone met him and did not like him immediately, it was obvious they had no sense of humor.
He loved all sports. He never missed any of his son’s baseball games, usually wearing a Team Mom T-Shirt. He referred to other players on the team as his baseball kids.
He was also kind to others and would help anyone in need.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Gwen; his son, Scott (the sunshine of his life); a brother, Ricky Spradlin; two sisters, Mary Spickard (Teddy), Leona LaPradd (David); mother-in-law, Coleen Mitchum; brother-in-law, Philip Carter (Lisa); numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends; his best friends and canine companions, Baxter and Oscar.
A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers please consider the National Kidney Foundation
The Three Amigos are now reunited again.