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Submitted: 2/6/23 • Approved: 2/7/23 • Last Updated: 2/10/23 • R1470207-G1470207-S3
Jerry Dean
Arkansas National Guard
June 25, 1938 - January 15, 2020
Velma Lee
Sept 20, 1928 - Apr 7, 2017
*Obituary
Jerry Dean Spradlin, 81, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away on January 15th 2020 after a short illness. He was born June 25th 1938 in Mt. Vernon, Arkansas, to Troy and Lola Spradlin. He graduated from Conway High School in 1956 and joined the Arkansas National Guard, serving in the 39th Infantry Division. He married Velma Lee Bradley in 1959. After moving to Texas and studying at Arlington State College, he made a career of being a machinist. Working for Ling Tempco Vaught, Virco, Universal Nolin and starting his own business, Wescon Machining in 1977. The business has grown and is still thriving today, due to its top notch employees and customers. Jerry had a passion for classic cars. On more than one occasion, he would find one in a field, and restore it to its previous glory. He took pride in his cars and his family. A dedicated family man, he traveled many miles to take his sons to motocross races and his daughter to rodeos. He and Velma joined car clubs and traveled to cars shows together frequently. And when the grandchildren came along, he rarely missed a baseball, soccer or football game. Or concerts, plays and award ceremonies. He is preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Lola Spradlin. His sister Norma Mote. His wife Velma Spradlin and his son Dennis Spradlin. He is survived by his brother, Kenneth Spradlin. His son Bobby Dean Spradlin. His Daughter Shelly Ritchie (Jarrod). Grandchildren Sydney Spradlin, Dillon Mahan, Parker Spradlin, Colton Antone, Bralee Ritchie and Mattie Ritchie. Visitation will be Friday January 24th 6-8 pm at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral will be held Saturday January 25th at 2:00 pm at Salem United Methodist Church, 1018 Salem Rd, Conway, Arkansas. Pallbearers are Thomas Anderson, Wayne Rose, Clint Rose, Keith Williams, Mike Fulmer, Scott Robinson and Tony Ferrell. Honorary pallbearers are the employees at Wescon Machining. In lieu of flowers we ask that you "pay it forward" to someone. Jerry was known for his generosity.
*Obituary
Velma Lee Bradley Spradlin, 78, of Conway, went to be with the Lord on Friday April 7, 2017. She was born September 20, 1938 in Conway, Arkansas. The daughter of Ottus James and Ola Glade Sims Bradley.
Velma was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, and co-owner operator of Wescon Machining Inc. Mrs. Spradlin was involved with the Relay for Life, Cancer Society, Faulkner County Fair Parade Committee, and many other community affairs. She was also an avid hobbyist, always crafting or sewing. She lived for her grandchildren, never missing a sports event, concert or banquet. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who dedicated her life to her family and community.
She is survived by her husband Jerry Dean Spradlin, her children Bobby Dean Spradlin and Shelly Lee Ritchie (Jarrod), and her grandchildren Sydney Spradlin, Dillon Mahan, Parker Spradlin, and Colton Antone. And two step granddaughters, Bralee Ritchie and Mattie Ritchie. She is preceded in death by her son Dennis James Spradlin.
Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 15th with service following at 11:00 a.m. at Salem United Methodist Church in Conway. Graveside service will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Bo Ballard, Tom Voegele, Wayne Rose, Mike Fulmer, Tony Ferrell and Chris Jones. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to American Cancer Society, 901 North University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72207 in memory of her Relay for Life team with Salem United Methodist Church.
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