Claude E. Spradlin Sr.

Claude E. Spradlin Sr., 97, of England, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 4th, 2011. He was born Saturday, November 29th, 1913 in Woodson, Arkansas to Jesse James Spradlin and Mary Lavada Roberts Spradlin. Claude was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 66 years, Frances Spradlin; a son: James Spradlin; a daughter: Lois Ann Newton; a granddaughter: Laura Slaughter; a brother: Jerrell Spradlin; a sister: Irene Woodell. He is survived by one son: Claude E. Spradlin, Jr. and his wife Carol of England, Arkansas; one daughter: Claudia J. Betzner of San Diego, California; four grandchildren: James Edward Spradlin of England, Arkansas, Tamme Newton Kinney of Hot Springs, Arkansas; Polly Milford of San Diego, California; Trey Spradlin of Dallas, Texas; six great-grandchildren: Carson and Cameron Slaughter, Jesse and Joy Spradlin all of England, Arkansas and Molly and Max Milford of San Diego, California. Claude was part of the greatest generation serving in the United States Navy in WWII aboard the USS Duluth. He was in Tokyo Bay during the signing of the Japanese surrender. Claude and Frances, along with their four children moved to England in 1957, where they started the Dairy Delight, now a second generation landmark. Claude was a member of the First Baptist Church and served as a past Superintendent and Deacon at the Woodson Baptist Church and he was a 32nd degree Mason. Funeral services are Saturday, May 7th, 2011 at the Roller England Funeral Home Chapel (501) 842-3939 at 2 p.m. Visitation will be Friday, May 6th, 2011 from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mulberry Cemetery in England, Arkansas. The family asked that memorials be made to First Baptist Church, 201 E. Haywood. England, Arkansas, 72046 or Mulberry Cemetery Association, 119 E. Haywood, England, Arkansas 72046. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.