Trevor F. Spalding

Obituary For Trevor F. Spalding

On August 22, 1938, Trevor Fitzroy Spalding was born to a quiet and loving mother, Elfreda Spalding Radway. He was a delightful and loving child who brought joy and happiness to everyone he met. Trevor, also known as "Rocko" received his education in Jamaica where he excelled academically and was excellent in sports. In Jamaica, Trevor worked for the Edna Manley College of Visual Arts Society.

In 1979 he migrated to the United States and joined his parents and other family members. He had a quiet and loving demeanor; therefore, was able to adopt to a new environment and made many loyal friends and acquaintances. He was soft spoken, warm in nature, and admired by others because of his wonderful disposition. Trevor was a peaceful individual, trustworthy, kind and reliable. He would be the first to offer help to others when needed. He was an unselfish individual who never hesitated to help others find meaningful employment.

Trevor was well respected in the music business. He was a pioneer in building DJ music systems from scratch - a feat that was unheard of in the early years of the DJ industry. He loved his work as a DJ and was very knowledgeable in obtaining and understanding various types of music. He was the primary DJ who performed at the Annual Bob Marley Soccer Tournament and the Linden. E Walters Foundation Soccer Classic. He also loved playing dominoes, bowling, soccer, running track and dancing.

Trevor was employed with Suburban Hospital in Maryland for 20 years. He had strong work ethics and was admired by co-workers as well as members of upper management. His dedication to duty was exemplary and often rewarded. Trevor was a member of Shepherd Park Christian Church since the early 1980s, and a member of the Disciples Men's ministry.

He leaves to mourn his passing his loving and devoted wife and caregiver Pauline of 38 years, his son Terry Radway-Thompson, daughter Carol Spalding and two grandchildren: Terron Radway-Thompson, and Tremaine Radway-Thompson. He also leaves three brothers: Earl(Sharon) Radway, Everton (Julia) Radway and Peter (Tina) Radway. Three sisters: Monica (Hubert) Black, Norma (Albert) Hymes, and Jacqueline (Winston) Shaw, and many nephews, nieces and a host of relatives and friends in Jamaica, the United States, Canada, England, and abroad.

Services will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at

Shepherd Park Christian Church 7900 Eastern Ave, N.W. Washington, DC 20012

Visitation: 9 a.m. Funeral 10 a.m.

Burial 1 p.m. Parklawn Cemetery 12800 Veirs Mill Rd. Rockville, M.D. 20853