Willie Spruell Trifold

Pallbearers Gary T. Spruell William Spruell Austin Spruell

Willie G. Spruell Justin Spruell Xavier Spruell

Honorary Pallbearers Willie Sago Roger Porter

John Sago Jaccor Blakney

acknowledgement of thanks

The family of Willie S. Spruell acknowledges with sincere appreciation, the many acts of kindness and good deeds you have done. We appreciate each expression of sympathy. Thank you all for your prayers, love and support.

Whether it was a call, card, a prayer or your presence; we have been greatly blessed and shall forever remember your kindness.

God bless each one of you.

Sunrise January 12, 1933

Sunset October 18, 2020

Friday, October 30, 2020

Visitation - 9:00AM | Celebration of Life - 10:00AM Holy Temple Church of in Christ 16 Union Street | Joliet, IL Pastor Clyde Moore, Eulogist

On October 18, 2020 it was God’s will to call home Willie S. Spruell, he was surrounded by his family. Thank you for the life and love of our husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

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Willie S. Spruell was born January 12, 1933 in Isola, MS. He was the 4th of 10 children born to the late Luvert Spruell and Estella Moten.

Willie grew up in Jackson MS. amongst 9 brothers and sisters. Willie attended school until he could no longer, because he began working/farming at 14 years of age to help his family. Willie was 16 yrs. old when he began attending Wednesday nite prayer service hosted by Mrs. Nancy Hosey. It was there he met her daughter Rosie and they would attended Sunday school services together often. It wasn’t long before their courtship blossomed into marriage on December 25, 1949. Unto this union 2 children were born—Beatrice and Willie (deceased) Spruell.

Willie and Rosie relocated to Lockport IL. in 1962. He was employed at Shelby Craft and Uniroyal Company where he retired. Upon losing his son Willie Jr. in 1974 he took on the responsibility of raising his son and daughter.

Will, you allowed me to attend the service of the Lord during our 70 years of marriage. When I asked you if I could be the Church Mother, you responded “I don’t see why you can’t-you’re there every Sunday!” For that I am grateful and I was faithful. You never hindered me, so take your well-deserved rest and sleep on.....I will see you.

Your Loving Wife Rosie

M.C. Sis. Lynette Gates Scripture Reading Old Testament (Job 6:14) Deacon M. Taylor

Willie accepted Christ at an early age and attended Holy Temple COGIC until his health began failing.

New Testament (Romans 10: 9-10) Deacon C. Clark

Willie and Rosie celebrated 70 years of marriage on December 25, 2019. “To God be the Glory!!”

Willie enjoyed walking, listening to the blues, repairing cars, watching wrestling, and playing his numbers. Willie took pride in raising his grandchildren . However he took great pleasure in spending time with his great-grandchildren, by spoiling them and making memories that will last a lifetime.

Prayer Elder Roger Gates Solo Sis. Ora B. Jones

Willie was preceded in death by his parents, son-Willie Gene Spruell Jr., sisters- Elnora Loggins and Ora Lee Pryor and great grandson-William DeAnthony Spruell.

He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Evangelist Rosie B. Spruell; daughters, Beatrice Spruell-Shorewood IL and Vivian Scott-Greenville MS. sisters, Ora Lee Jones and Estella Moten- Greenville MS.; Ruthie M. Spruell- Panoramic City CA.; Daisy L. Sago- Lockport IL. brothers Luvert Spruell- Greenville MS.; Levi Peter Spruell- Elgin IL. and Charlie (Annette) Moten- Las Vegas NV. Grandchildren, Terrace, Kendick, and Cristina Scott-Memphis TN, Gary T. SpruellLockport, IL.; Willie(Wanda) SpruellChicago Hgts. IL.; Jacqueline(Marvin) Jenkins- Shorewood IL. He also leaves many great-grandchildren and greatgreat grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn his loss a sweet niece and caregiver Martha Sago and nephews Willie Sago and Roger (Emma) Porter as well as a host of many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Processional Pastor and Family

Expressions of Love Friends & Family *2 mins please* Acknowledgements of Condoloences/Resolutions Life Reflections First Lady Shirley Moore

Rest In Peace Dad, I love you, you fought a good fight...

-Your daughter Beatrice

Solo Sis. Wanda Rodgers-Spruell Eulogy Pastor Clyde Moore Recessional Clergy & Family