of Greenbrier, AR
April 3, 1930 - November 5, 2020
Leister Elwood Spradlin, 90, of Greenbrier, went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2020. He was born April 3, 1930 in Mt Vernon, AR to the late Rufus and Mattie Spradlin. Leister retired after thirty-three years in the US Army. He was a family man; Small in stature with a huge heart he loved his family and always put them first. Leister seemed the happiest when he was in the kitchen cooking or baking, always sharing his culinary expertise with others. He was an outdoors man enjoying hunting and fishing. Leister also enjoyed sharing the bounty from his garden with family, friends, and neighbors. Leister loved sharing stories from his childhood, his time in the military, and spending his time with grandsons fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Leister is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Della Spradlin, son, Larry (Debra) Spradlin, daughter, Shirley Spradlin, grandsons, Daniel and Dakota Bennett, Jeff and William Spradlin, ten great grandchildren, sisters, Louis Crouch, Dianna Goodwin, Judy Hendrickson, brother, Rick Spradlin.
Visitation will be Monday, November 9, 2020 from 4:00-8:00PM at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier, with family present from 6:00-8:00PM. Private Services following.
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14 Condolence(s)
Mark Earl McMurtrey
Monday, November 16, 2020
I only just found out about this, my condolences to Larry and the rest of the family. I knew Leister through the Masonic Lodge and always, always enjoyed chatting with him. I was constantly amazed at how sharp he was, and can only hope and pray that when I am that age that I resemble him. A wonderful man and brother; he will be missed by all.
Marilyn Matthews
Friday, November 13, 2020
Angel, so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and you family
Kriss Hinebaugh
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Leister and Della were so nice to me. I will miss Bro. Leister he was one of a kind!
Cindy Hicks
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Our neighborhood will never be the same. God has surely gained an angel. Mr Spradlin was the first person at my house right after my son and first responders the night my husband passed. He was so sweet. I know he and Kirk are having a good time swapping stories. Prayers for all of you during this sad time. He will truly be missed. Cindy
Kathy Dilbeck
Monday, November 9, 2020
Praying God can bring peace to your hearts at this time. So sorry for your loss.
Brenda Simpson
Monday, November 9, 2020
Amazing man and he will be missed
Rick Reynolds
Monday, November 9, 2020
Leister was a good neighbor to all who knew him. He was there to help my parents when they bought the house next door, and he was there to help after their passing and we moved back to Wooster. There will be a big gap in our neighborhood with his passing! Rest in peace, Leister!!
Danny & Nancy ogden
Monday, November 9, 2020
He was one of the kindest and thoughtful uncle I had you will be greatly missed
Eric N Glover
Monday, November 9, 2020
My thoughts and prayers have been with you for many years and will continue for many more. If I can help or just listen, I'm here.
Love,
Eric
Brenda Gormley
Monday, November 9, 2020
Angel, my heartfelt love and sympathy go out to you, your mom and the family. There are no words to take this pain away and only time will allow you to feel like you can breathe again. Know that you are loved more than you know. Love you Brenda
Dar Hinrichs
Monday, November 9, 2020
We loved uncle Leister so much we will always have wonderful memories of this wonderful man ~ hold on to those beautiful memories!!
Ron & Pat Spradlin
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Leister Elwood "L.E" Spradlin was one of my most favored uncles and last of my mother's brothers to pass through the veil. We have had long hours of wonderful visits with him and aunt Della. we love the family and will miss his disarming smile and voice. He was like a lighted candle in a darkened room - the room was always brighter where he stood.
I thank him for his long years of service in the military. Two people have put their lives on the line for us, Jesus Christ and the American Soldier. Three generations have served us - salute.
I well remember when I was 9 years old, L.E. had just married one of the most beautiful girls in Mayflower and my father and I were in our horse drawn farm wagon on a mud road in the Mt. Nebo area. The newlyweds were very stuck in the mire and we hooked our horses to their car and pulled them out so they could be on their way- what a handsome couple.
We thank the Lord that we were able to walk upon their path for a time. My life is better because of them.
Prayers and blessings upon the family at this time . Rest assured that his candle did not go out - only the aged carriage. Love
Ron & Pat Spradlin
Terry Smith
Saturday, November 7, 2020
To my Dear Brother, you will be missed, PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY and Thanks for Serving our COUNTRY and the work in helping so many Brothers learn their lectures and conferring so many Degrees 📜 in masonry until we meet again, GOD BLESSYour family! SMIB TERRY SMITH, Petit Jean #298 & and Faulkner Lodge #738!
Howard Pearce
Friday, November 6, 2020
So sorry to hear about Mr. Spradlin. He was a wonderful man to know. I know he will be missed. Prayers for the entire family.