Celebration of the Life (\ of Ervin Lee "Skip" Sprwtt, Jr. Monday, June 12, 2000 2:00 P.M. Beulab Grove Baptist Church Augusta, Georgia * * * * Reverend Dr. Sam Davis ~ Officiating bituarp Rehabilitation Specialist Mr. Ervin Lee Spruill, Jr., 42, unexpectedly but peacefully passed from this life on June 6, 2000 in Decatur, Georgia. He was a 1976 graduate of Glenn Hills High School and a graduate of the Georgia Military Academy. He served his country in the United States Army and was a Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist with the State of Georgia. He was a member of the Beulah Grove Baptist Church, Augusta and a member of the Masonic Lodge Wide-Awake 252, Ridge Spring, South Carolina. He leaves to mourn his loss and to cherish his memories his parents, CSM (ret) Ervin L. and Helen Spruill, Sr., Augusta; his daughter Tamara Michelle Spruill, Augusta; two grandsons, Dante and Andre Spruill, Augusta; one brother Kent Joseph Spruill, Augusta; two sisters, Denotra Spruill Gunther, Lexington, Kentucky and Vicki Spruill Martin, Augusta; a special friend; Janice Ryans, North Augusta, South Carolina; a sister-in-love, Pamela Spruill; a bromer-in-love, Malcolm Gunther, Lexington, Kentucky; four nephews, Macaro Martin; Gabriel Gunther, Devin Spruill and Trey Livingston; three nieces, Janelle Gentry, Diamond Martin, and Courtney Livingston; maternal aunt, Gladys Augustine, New Orleans, Louisiana; paternal aunts, Margaret Downing, Williamston, North Carolina, Elizabeth Blount, New York; paternal uncles, Esau Spruill and Annanise Spruill both of New York; and many loving cousins, friends and co-workers. of Processional Selection .................... .Coin Up Yonder Scriptures ......................... .Minister Old Testament Deuteronomy 31 -6-8 New Testament John 14:1-6 Prayer ............................ .Minister Selection ...... Amazing Grace . . .Elliott Simpson Reflections ............ .Sheila Walker, Co-Worker Pamela Spruill, Family Obituary (Please read silently) Acknowledgements ............... .Betty Griffin Selection ........... .Precious Lord Take My Hand Eulogy ................ .Reverend Dr. Sam Davis Interment ........... .Bellevue Memorial Gardens Malcolm B. Gunther DeAndre Bass Michael Martin Dallas Childs Frank Bland Willie T. Wooden Eddie Jackson Byron Hunt Honorary gallbearersi DeKalb Community Service Board ******** / Rest "Reach down," I cried, "Dear Jesus, and take my trembling hand. The path I tread is lonely and I do not understand the landmarks on the road ahead; theyre hidden from my view." Then Jesus whispered softly. "Fear not, Ill carry you." So now, though darkness deepens, I am divinely blessed, for come what may, within His arms, I rest...... I sweetly rest. Alice H. Mortenson ***** ~ With Grateful Appreciation And Love ~ We, the family ofErvin Lee "Skip" Spruill, Jr., wish to express our sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love, thoughtfulness, and support during this most trying time. May God bless each and every one ofyou for your many acts of kindness. **** In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association Greater Augusta-Aiken Chapter in the name ofErvin Lee Spruill, Jr., 326 Greene Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901 W. H. Mays Mortuary "Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922 " (706) 722-6401