Eugene Raymond Spradley

Gene was born July 22, 1935 in Slater, Missouri to Roy Franklin and Leona Marie Fizer Spradley. He joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and served faithfully and honorably for over 20 years, retiring as a Staff Sergeant in 1974. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars and served several tours of duty in Germany and Korea. He was also a fireman for over 26 years, working with the Copperas Cove Fire Department for 15 years and on the Ft. Hood Fire Department for 11 years.

Gene enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. In his spare time, Gene enjoyed Drag Racing, hunting, fishing, listening to country music, serving as a crossing guard in Copperas Cove, and BINGO in his later years. Gene was a member of the Cowboy Church in Kempner.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Bonnie, and two granddaughters.

He is survived by daughters, Margaret Caylor of Copperas Cove, Crystal Rollason and her husband Lance of Copperas Cove; son, Gene Spradley, Jr. and his wife Diane of Bellville, TX; brother, Richard Spradley and his wife Brenda of Slater, MO; 9 grandchildren, including Tina, Katelynn and Gavin, and a host of other family.

Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove which is in charge of the arrangements.