Graveside service for Sim Spratling, 74, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL 36801, Reverend Leonza Harris will officiate.
Mr. Spratling, who passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL, was born March 23, 1946 in Lee County, Alabama.
Public viewing for Mr. Spratling will be Friday, March 26, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
He leaves to cherish his memory: six children, Schaffner D. (Rose Marie) Lyles of Orange Park, FL, Selwyn D. (Tara) Spratling, Sr. of Virginia Beach, VA, Starone D. (DaNavian) Spratling of Opelika, AL and Salazec D. Spratling (Heath Yawn) of Marietta, GA, LaKeith Allen and Latrice Allen both of Opelika, AL; one brother, Larry Spratling of Opelika, AL, eight grandchildren, Jenna Lyles, Dallas Lyles, Selwyn Spratling Jr., Deslynn Spratling, Isaiah Spratling, Jamal Spratling, Kelci Barrow and Malia Yawn Spratling; nephew, Laman (Ursula) Spratling; niece, Akilah Spratling; devoted friend and companion, Gloria W. Harris of Opelika, AL; three beloved cousins, Bernice, Patricia, and Eloise; a host of other relatives and friends.
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Saddened to hear of your passing.You were a good friend during our school days.We had fun walking from Darden, classes together,and reunion s over the years.Our class of 1964 was the "BEST",we'll meet again in "the morning " Psalm 121 Helen Harris
To the Spratling Family, you are not forgotten. May you find comfort in knowing that God shines his forever loving light over you. He has the key to our hearts and he knows what is best for us. From Michael & Valinda Canada and Verniqua Giddens
May your memories of "Sonny" that will forever be on your mind and in your hearts help to bring you comfort during this most difficult time. May God's arms of protection strengthen you all 🙏🏽 Paulette MORSE
My condolences to the family..
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