Tony Stanley Spradling

Tony Stanley Spradling, was born September 16, 1947, and went to his heavenly home January 5, 2015. Tony served in the U. S. Army, Company A, 4th/47th, 9th Infantry Division 1967-68. Tony’s hobbies included working on his home and farm, hunting, fishing, attending reunions of the 9th Infantry Division/Mobile Riverine Force. He was happiest when surrounded with his family, friends and military buddies. Tony was preceded in death by his parents: John Stanley and Beulah Mae Spradling, sister, Roseann Carmichael. Nephew, Michael Martin. He is survived by: Wife: Phyllis, the love, joy and bright light of his life. Son: Christopher Spradling. Brother: Jimmy Spradling. Brother-in-law: Sonny Carmichael Special niece, Mitzi (Scooter) Shriver, nephew, James Martin, great nephew, David (Courtney) Shriver, great-great niece, Abigail Rose Shriver and great niece, Stephanie Whatley, great-great nephews Jacob and Joseph Whatley. Stepsons, Bruce Tackett, Shane (Tami) Munsey, special granddaughter, Nikki (RJ) Delfino and special papoose, Lakota Rayne, granddaughter, Caytee Tackett. Grandsons, Johnnie Taylor, Gabriel and granddaughter Jaelyn. Great grandsons, Bruce Raydon and Emmett. Special friend Patricia White. Many other relatives and friends whose life was enhanced by knowing and loving him. They will all miss the love and kindness that he so generously shared with everyone. The family will receive friends, Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 5 to 7:30 pm at Mynatt Funeral Home-Halls Chapel. Funeral services at 7:30 pm, with Reverend Phillip Murphy officating. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 10:30 AM to proceed to East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Highway for graveside services at 11:30 AM. Serving as pallbearers will be: Harold Rucker, David Pope, Alvin Barker, Johnny Mitchell, Jim Caughorn, and Randy Etherton. Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel in charge of arrangements.