Mr. Sprayberry was born April 10, 1932 in Talladega County, AL to the late James Ethridge Sprayberry and Ruth Bowen Sprayberry. He was an Eagle Scout along with his brothers, and was a Boy Scout leader for many years in LaGrange. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and LaGrange College, and he earned Master’s degrees at Auburn University (School Administration) and the University of Georgia (Psychology).Mr. Sprayberry served in the U.S. Army, and served in the Army National Guard, 560th Engineering Brigade with over 35 years served. Mr. Sprayberry was a member of Trinity On The Hill United Methodist Church. He taught at LaGrange High School before entering a career in Vocational Rehabilitation.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janis English Sprayberry; son, Lloyd O. Sprayberry; brother, Denny L. Sprayberry and sister-in-law, Catherine Sprayberry.
Survivors include his wife, Lynn Dunlap Sprayberry; daughter, Connie Sprayberry (David) Mitchum; granddaughter, Anna Lee Mitchum (Mathew) Mikell; great granddaughter, Aubrey Mikell; granddaughter, Kate Mitchum; brother, Rev. Rance (Dot) Sprayberry; several cousins, nieces and nephews; stepsons, Lee (Lisa) Dunlap, Bryan Dunlap and Shannon (Jane) Dunlap.
The Gathering of Family and Friends will be Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 10:00AM until 11:00AM at Trinity on the Hill United Methodist Church. And the Celebration of Life Service will began at 11:00AM with Rev. Kathleen Mattox officiating and graveside will follow at Restlawn Memory Gardens.
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Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636.
