James William Spradlin III

SPRADLIN III, James William, 82, of Mechanicsville, peacefully passed away surrounded by loving family on August 3, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and James Spradlin, Jr.; and his brother, Jerry Mitchell Spradlin (Rosalind Spradlin).

He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 60 years, Gayle Mann Spradlin; his children, James Timothy Spradlin (Connie Bowen Spradlin), Lisa Spradlin Abbott (Scott Abbott), Laura Spradlin Breeden (Buck Breeden), Monica Ruth Spradlin; his beautiful grandchildren, Jamie Spradlin, Nick Abbott (Ivey Abbott), Nate Abbott, Austin Breeden (Brooklynn Breeden), Emma Breeden, Eppes Poole, and Jordan Spradlin; his sister, Jennifer Doherty (James Doherty); his sister-in-law, Mary Covey (Vaughan Covey); and many other loving family and friends.

Jim was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps where he was a lance corporal. He worked for 39 years in telecommunications and retired as a Director of External Affairs at Sprint. He made many friends with governors, legislatures, and judges due to his hardworking and honest nature. Jim found great joy in supporting his community in any and every way he could. He was the President of the Exchange Club in Martinsville, VA. He was also a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus in Martinsville and Mechanicsville, VA. He loved being outside and in nature with his family, whether it be in the mountains or on the beach, surf fishing in the Outer Banks. Some of the best memories of Jim were when he would take Gayle on trips up to the Peaks of Otter and relaxing in Maymont Park. He was a devoted and loving father and will be greatly missed by everyone that he encountered.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 20th, 2026 at the Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. A funeral mass will follow at 11:00 AM. There will be reception in Genesis Hall at the Church of the Redeemer following the service. The interment will be at 2:00 PM at Mount Calvary Cemetery, 1400 S Randolph St, Richmond, VA 23220.  In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made in his name to the Church of the Redeemer or America Cancer Society.

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