Obituary for John William Spradley, Jr., Shelby, Alabama ================================================================================ USGENWEB NOTICE: All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information is included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed and copyrighted by: Ron Bridges ================================================================================ October 2002 The Advocate 3 Oct 1901. Researched by Ron Bridges on 10 Sep 2002. "After several weeks of intense suffering, John W. Spradley passed away at his home near the Southern depot at 1:15 o'clock Sunday morning, aged 37 years. Mr. Spradley bore his afflictions with wonderful fortitude and resignations, and while he desired so much to live, yet he said he was ready to go. He moved into our midst last January and since that time has made many friends here who deeply regret his demise and feel a keen sorrow and profound sympathy for the bereaved wife and six small children which he leaves behind. Deceased was a quiet law-abiding citizen and generally liked by all who knew him. His remains were carried to Sterrett where they were interred Monday; the funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. S. Crumpton. The Advocate joins their many friends in extending its sympathy and condolence to bereaved one's, which includes a brother and two sisters, nephews and nieces, and pray that they will be ready to meet him in the great beyond." Additional Comments: John William Spradley, Jr. (b. 20 Jul 1864 in Butler Co., AL & d. 29 Sep 1901 in Shelby Co., AL) married Valcey Almeade McGinniss (b. 25 Feb 1872 in Green Pond, Bibb Co., AL & d. 4 Jul 1947 in Pratt City, Jefferson Co., AL) on 15 Nov 1888 in Shelby Co., AL. John is buried in Old Sterrett Cemetery, Sterrett, Shelby Co., AL. Located on County Road 469. My records reflect that Valcey was buried in Cedar Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Leeds, AL. However, this has not been corroborated. Ron Bridges File located at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/shelby/obits/s/spradley114gob.txt File size: 2.6K