In Memory of Larry Sprader
Prince George, VA - On Monday April 5, 2021, Lawrence G. Sprader of Prince George, VA, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 72.
Larry was born May 2, 1948 in Milwaukee, WI.
He is a retired Sergeant First Class in the US Army. Larry served his country in Vietnam earning a Bronze Star Medal.
Larry married the love of his life, Pok Sun (Lee) Sprader on Oct. 24, 1979.
They raised two sons, Remington Christopher Sprader and Lawrence G Sprader, Jr.
Larry enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He enjoyed weekend card games with family and he loved to belt out tunes while singing karaoke.
Larry was preceded in death by his father, John Francis Sprader, his mother Gertrude A Lund Sprader, his son Lawrence G Sprader, Jr, his brothers, Art Sprader and Jim Sprader, and his sisters, Shirley McDowell and Bernice King.
He is survived by his wife Lee, son Remington (Jennifer), grandsons, Julian and Kyo, sisters, Gladys Aguilera, Helen Engel and Darlene Lund.
He was loved by his many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Saturday Apr 10, 2021 from 10:30-11:30 followed by a short service at J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home located at 820 W Broadway Ave, Hopewell, VA 23860. Burial will take place 11:00am, Monday April 12, 2021 at Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia. Address is 10300 Pridesville Rd, Amelia Court House, VA 23002. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
Larry and Lee at the unveiling of a bridge dedication for their son, Lawrence Jr.
Larry & Lee on the left
Larry and Lee, along with other family members, were frequent attendees at our Cavalry Troop Reunions.
Larry at the 2015 Light Horse Reunion in Daytona Beach
Denny Liston & Dru Maupin on his right.
Larry & Lee at the 2016 Light Horse Reunion in Daytona Beach
Larry with Tom Nutting & Gary Amend
2017 Light Horse Reunion
Memories from Vietnam
Larry as a Long Knife Door Gunner
Folded Wings
Light Horse Home