Steve Spradling

1952 ∼ 2010

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Stephen Richard Spradling passed away on Friday, November 5, 2010.

Our son was born looking very much like his beautiful mother, Margaret. He also inherited her very strong mental abilities.

Steve graduated from Lutcher Stark High School in 1971 and continued his education at Lamar University in Beaumont from 1971 until 1973. He worked at his father's business, Sprad's Boat Town. He loved animals and had every pet from a raccoon to a pet cougar. Steve enjoyed all water sports including water skiing, boat riding and skin diving and was a champion in barefoot water skiing. He was also a gourmet cook and enjoyed cooking for his friends.

Steve is survived by his parents, who were high school sweethearts, Hubert "Sprad" and Margaret Spradling of Orange; sisters, Jessica "Cyndi" Spradling Barrilleaux of Sebastopol, California and Shari Spradling of Orange.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clark and Edna Barrett and Charles and Ila Mae Spradling.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, November 8, 2010, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 in the chapel of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with burial following at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.

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Anonymous November 15, 2010

I just today read of Steve's passing. I had Steve as a 9th grade World History student at Stark High School. I remember him well as being a good student, very likeable, and an easy to get along with young man. I am sadden by this news and turn my heart an##imported-begin##Roy A. Parker##imported-end##

Anonymous November 12, 2010

So sorry for your loss. I was friends with Cindi and he was always the big brother that gave us a bad time.##imported-begin##Ann Allred Smith##imported-end##

Anonymous November 11, 2010

I considered Steve one of my best friends. We spent a lot of time together on and off the waters of Orange County. I bought all my boats from Steve because he not only was the expert but was passionate about the business. I will miss him and pray that God##imported-begin##Dutch Price##imported-end##

Anonymous November 10, 2010

Steve was a great person, with a wonderful heart, that lived his life to the fullest. God created him and blessed us with his love for Nature, that he shared all he met. What a great young soul, to have shared some childhood memories with, while being ama##imported-begin##Robert DeBlanc##imported-end##

Anonymous November 9, 2010

To Jessica/Cyndi......although we haven't talked or seen each other since high school i wanted to pass along my sympathies in your losing your brother. Karen Jo Wright Vance##imported-begin##Karen Jo Wright Vance##imported-end##

Anonymous November 9, 2010

my memories go back to 1973 when the movie "live and let die" came out. we all had glastron boats and 135 evinrude motors the biggest you could get at that time . we all had a great time on the area waterways. steve, took my boat several times to the s##imported-begin##jimmy perritt##imported-end##

Anonymous November 8, 2010

It is with great sadness I convey my deepest heartfelt condolences to the Spradling family and friends. I pray God gives strength and comfort through these days of sorrow and in the days ahead.##imported-begin##Nathan Merritt##imported-end##

Anonymous November 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.##imported-begin##Chris Theriot-Craig##imported-end##

Anonymous November 8, 2010

My heart goes out to the entire Spradling family. I will be praying for you all during this difficult time. Love,Paulette Thomas##imported-begin##Paulette##imported-end##

Anonymous November 8, 2010

My sympathies to all the family.##imported-begin##Michael Guerin##imported-end##

Anonymous November 7, 2010

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL..##imported-begin##JOHN AND CINDY MORGAN##imported-end##