1933
Ray
2014
Ray Spratt
November 14, 1933 — August 24, 2014
Ray J. Spratt, 80, of Coal Valley, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 24, 2014, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island, Rock Island, IL.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, Illinois. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2014, at the funeral home. Burial will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to one of the following: the family, the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities or to NCF Fund.
Ray was born on November 14, 1933, in Campbellsville, KY, the son of Robert L. and Eva Esther Pierce Spratt. He was a United States Army veteran. Ray retired from International Harvester Farmall Works after 35 years of service. Red truly ran through Ray's veins. He married his sweetheart, Nancy Orth, on July 13, 1975, in Elgin, IA. Together they led a life full of touching moments - most all laced with great humor. Ray loved all his time with his children and grandchildren. He was a gentleman to the truest extent of the word and would be the first to help anyone in need. There wasn't a project he wouldn't tackle nor a request he couldn't fulfill. To describe Ray as quick-witted, well that is just a tragic understatement.
Ray's passing leaves those of us behind to deal with a terrific void... But if any comfort can be found in his departure from this world, we can be certain he's relieved he's not having to deal with the remainder of the term of our current president.
"Monk's" survivors include his loving wife, Nancy
Daughter Kelly Evans Moline, IL
Grandchildren Destiny (Sean) De Buysere Belleville, IL
Chance Evans Moline, IL
3 great grandchildren Aubrey, Cohen, and Marcella
Brother John Spratt Tucson, AZ
Several nieces & nephews
Also survived by Rickie, Cindy, Randy, 5 brothers-in-law, and 5 sisters-in-law
Some very-special friends Ray leaves behind are Bill and Cindy Lenger, Jackie Hume, and Steve and Kris Christensen
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Bernice Wilhelm; 1 nephew.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2014, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, Illinois. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2014, at the funeral home. Burial will be at National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to one of the following: the family, the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities or to NCF Fund.
Ray was born on November 14, 1933, in Campbellsville, KY, the son of Robert L. and Eva Esther Pierce Spratt. He was a United States Army veteran. Ray retired from International Harvester Farmall Works after 35 years of service. Red truly ran through Ray's veins. He married his sweetheart, Nancy Orth, on July 13, 1975, in Elgin, IA. Together they led a life full of touching moments - most all laced with great humor. Ray loved all his time with his children and grandchildren. He was a gentleman to the truest extent of the word and would be the first to help anyone in need. There wasn't a project he wouldn't tackle nor a request he couldn't fulfill. To describe Ray as quick-witted, well that is just a tragic understatement.
Ray's passing leaves those of us behind to deal with a terrific void... But if any comfort can be found in his departure from this world, we can be certain he's relieved he's not having to deal with the remainder of the term of our current president.
"Monk's" survivors include his loving wife, Nancy
Daughter Kelly Evans Moline, IL
Grandchildren Destiny (Sean) De Buysere Belleville, IL
Chance Evans Moline, IL
3 great grandchildren Aubrey, Cohen, and Marcella
Brother John Spratt Tucson, AZ
Several nieces & nephews
Also survived by Rickie, Cindy, Randy, 5 brothers-in-law, and 5 sisters-in-law
Some very-special friends Ray leaves behind are Bill and Cindy Lenger, Jackie Hume, and Steve and Kris Christensen
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Bernice Wilhelm; 1 nephew.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Thursday, August 28th, 2014, 4:00pm - 6:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Friday, August 29th, 2014, 1:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Interment Details
National Cemetery
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