Salyscees Drapose "Jerry Boy" Spratling Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Salyscees Drapose "Jerry Boy" Spratling

Graveside service for Salyscees Spratling, 50, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Garden Hills Cemetery 1218 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 36801, Reverend Willie J. Lyles will officiate.

Mr. Spratling, who passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL, was born May 23, 1969 in Macon County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Friday, May 15, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

At an early age, he confessed Christ and united with Saint Paul A.M.E. Church in Opelika, Alabama. He graduated from Opelika High School Class of 1987.

“Jerry Boy” as he was affectionately known, served his country in the United States Army. He loved his son first and foremost. He enjoyed telling jokes (kidding around), occasionally fishing, but mostly just living life with his family and friends.

He leaves to cherish his memory: one son, Jamal Spratling of Opelika, AL; parents, Shirli J. Lyles and Sims Spratling both of Opelika, AL; five brothers, Schaffner D. (Rose Marie) Lyles of Jacksonville, FL, Selwyn D. (Tara) Spratling, Sr. of Virginia Beach, VA, Starone D. (DaNavian) Spratling of Opelika, AL, Salazec D. Spratling (Heath Yawn) of Marietta, GA and Lakeith Allen of Opelika, AL; one sister, Latrice Allen of Opelika, AL; two aunts, Susie (Norman) Cannon and Dorothy McCaskill both of Tampa, FL; two uncles, Larry Spratling of Opelika, AL and John Stinson of Auburn, AL; great-aunt, Annie K. Hunter of Auburn, AL; great-uncle, Hoover Lyles of Auburn, AL; two cousins as brothers, Jimmy Jones of Opelika, AL and Greg Spratling of Douglasville, GA; a cousin as a sister, Akelah Spratling of Douglasville, GA; host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In an order and following the ADPH recommendations concerning (COVID-19) effective March 28, 2020 to keep the community safe, the funeral service will be for the family only. Based on recommendations from the ADPH, all participants must maintain a consistent six-foot distance between all parties during the service. We understand this is a difficult time, but the situation is serious, and your well-being is our utmost concern at Harris Funeral Home. Please use our website to leave a message to share your favorite memories and offer words of sympathy and comfort.

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Dear Schaffner and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers to you and the family.
Cynthia Russaw-Mitchell

Am Praying for your Family in the time of your loss. sorry for your loss may the Lord give you Piece as the days go by.The Constance Echols and The Michael Tarver and Family.

Praying prayers of comfort to my family always. Renee', Deslynn & Isaiah.

Ms.Shirli, My prayers go out to you and the family. May God grant you continued comfort and great peace, now and the days ahead. We send our love and condolences, Marcus and Beverly (Christian) Jordan

My Deepest Condolences to The Spratling family Salycees was a good classmate and friend always kept you laughing he will be missed!Kimberly Stinson-Calloway c/o '87 forever!

"Heaven Has No Sorrow That Heaven Can Not Heal" To Your Family, From My Family... Much Love Bernice Spratling Beaty

Dear Shirli...please know that you are in our innermost thoughts as you and your family travel this road. We love you all and send our deepest condolences at this your time of bereavement. Frank and Earline S. Cobb and family

Prayers And Condolences to The Family. RIP, Jerry Boy.

Shirli, our prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May God Bless and Keep you. Linda Carter

Doletha Farrow & Family

We hold you safe in our hearts at this time of sadness.

Shirli Ian praying for you and your family for strength and comfort during this season. Jerry Boy will truly be missed. I am tickled at how we use to play up and down Hurst Street and on Hildreth Ave. Booby and I use to hang out with Ann and the Spratlin boys all day long. So Many good memories. We love you and will definitely keep you in our prayers. Love "Shunta" & George Washington.

Shirli I am praying for you and your families strength during these trial times. Jerry Boy will be truly missed. I'm laughing at how he reminded me that he was two (2) months older than me. My condolences to all and I'm here for each and everyone of y'all. Jerry Boy always called me cuz because my Aunt Shirley/Uncle Mack that's how we felt about one another. I just want y'all to know how much it was a joy to consider him my cousin. He is missed. Cousin Kim from Atlanta