Charles Thomas Spradley

Charles Thomas Spradley was born on 22 Sep 1861 in AL. (1) He died on 16 Feb 1945 in Pike Co., AL. (1) [Logan1.ged]

The following was from a newspaper clipping given to me, Ron Bridges, by Gertrude P. Parnell via the mail on August 20, 1996.

C. T. SPRADLEY PASSES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS

Charles T. Spradley, 83, one of Pike County’s oldest and most influential citizens, died today (Friday) at 1:30 p.m., after a short illness.

More than two decades ago Mr. Spradley was chosen by his fellow-citizens as Tax Assessor of Pike county and served the people with distinction. After retiring from public office he moved to his farm at Hepzibah where he lived for a long number of years until the Grim Reaper took his life’s companion. After that he alternately made his home with his daughter in Troy, Mrs. Cleve Youngblood and his his daughter in Hartford, Mrs. Adolphus Chaney.

Surviving are one son, Ray R. Spradley; two daughters, Mrs. Cleve Youngblood, of Troy; Mrs. Adolphus Chaney, of Hartford. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, and many other relatives.

Funeral will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Cleve Youngblood, with his pastor, Dr. Claude T. Ammerman, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery with McGehee Funeral Home in charge. Parents: James Stephen Spradley and Julia Boone.

He was married to Ida Lizzie Rushing on 21 Jan 1886 in Pike Co., AL.(1) [Logan1.ged]

Spradley, Chas. T. to Ida L. Rushing. Jan. 21, 1886 at residence of J. E. H. Rushing. W. J. Hilliard - P. Judge. James Youngblood - Officiated. Man of age. Personal consent of father of woman. Pike County Courthouse Marriage Records. Entry #490. Children were: Maude Spradley, Minnie Mae Spradley, Ray Rushton Spradley.

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