Stanley Ervin Spruill, Jr.

   Stanley Ervin Spruill, Jr., 75, of 1100 Cedar Street, Elizabeth City, NC, died Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Elizabeth City Health and Rehabilitation.

   Mr. Spruill was born in Pasquotank County on April 25, 1942, and was the son of the late Stanley Ervin, Sr. and Dorothy Trueblood Spruill.  Retired from the construction industry, he was an avid golfer, and had also conducted AA meetings throughout the Albemarle area for more than 25 years.  A veteran, he had served in the Army National Guard.

  Surviving are his daughter, Trudy S. Stevens and husband Mike of Freeville, NY; a son, Mickey R. Spruill and wife Gina of Clayton, AL; five grandchildren, David, Michael, Jimmy, Melody, and Ethan; his special friend and caregiver, Sandra E. Amidon; a faithful canine companion, Spot; and many extended family members.

  A memorial service will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Chapel, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, and will be officiated by David Gregory.  Friends may join the family in the funeral home immediately following the service.  A private burial will be in Cedarwood Cemetery.

  Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.millerfhc.com.