It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our brother, David Leroy Spruill.

The angels came to take him to his eternal home on July 29, 2026, an equally sweltering hot day as the day he was born on August 5, 1961.

He was born in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Dorothy Mae Kidd Spruill and Caroll Leroy Spruill. He was a beloved son, brother, and a favorite uncle. He grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia and as a youth he was a Boy Scout and was active in the youth program at First Christian Church in Portsmouth. He attended Tabernacle Christian School in Virginia Beach, Virginia. As a teen, his family moved to Bluefield, West Virginia, where he worked his first job at The Broken Bread Deli. This job gave him the chance to express himself as a line cook, caterer, and later a baker of beautiful and delicious cakes. He was very talented in the field and later he went on to teach others the art of baking and decorating cakes and pastries. He moved back to the Norfolk area where he worked for Farm Fresh Grocers for over 13 years. He worked for K-Mart Deli and Bakery as a manager for over 5 years. He had a stern but gentle approach to managing his staff and most of them appreciated him and were sad when he left there to work for Pace Target Brokerage of New Jersey. This gave him the opportunity to travel and have many new adventures before moving to Roanoke Rapids, NC, where he made his home for over 25 years. He kept in touch with family and friends, although his health failed which did not allow for as much travel.

David is survived by two sisters, Laura Lee Hollifield (Tim) of Danielsville, GA and Patricia “Patty” Lynn Spruill of Roanoke Rapids, NC; his nephew, Jeremy Lee Hubbard and his children, Arianna and Emalyn Hubbard; a great great nephew, Jonah Hubbard of Danielsville, GA; a niece, Tarah “Tulip” Layman (Justin) and her children, Ethan Daniel Hubbard and Vivian A. Layman of Royston GA; his uncle, Harold Ray Kidd, Sr. (Linda) of Chesapeake, VA; his aunt, Billie Jean Kidd of Virginia Beach, VA; numerous cousins and friends including his beloved friend Dutchie’s children, Crystal Diane Collins and Beau Stinnett of Virginia Beach, VA, whom he loved as if they were his children.

David will be remembered for his warm disposition and his smile. He made ordinary moments seem extraordinary. His kind spirit, generosity, and love will leave a gift we carry in our hearts always. His remarkable sense of humor as well as his calming listening skills helped sooth us in times of trouble. He has touched so many people in his life and we will all feel his loss. His fondest memory, which he shared with his sisters and brother-in law, is the trip they took to Alaska. They saw whales, visited glaciers, and drank hot chocolate on the ship deck wrapped up in blankets. He loved children, especially his nieces and nephews. He also loved animals of all kinds, especially pigs and his favorite dog pal, Sebastain. He was a fond collector of Santas and he loved Christmas with a childlike wonder. Over 600 of the “jolly ole elf” will be shared with others. He loved music and art and if you listen closely, you might hear him humming a tune.

A “Celebration of Life” service will be held on August 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Askew Funeral and Cremation Services-Jackson Chapel, 313 East Jackson Street, Jackson, NC, 27845. Mark Hamilton of Aydlett, NC and cousin of David will be officiating the service.

The family will receive friends following the service.

The staff at the facility and hospice care became like family to him during the last months of his life so as a tribute of love and friendship to David’s memory, please make donations to Windsor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 1306 S. King Street, Windsor NC.27983 or to Gentiva Hospice Care, 200 Green Street, Suite 203 Williamston, NC, 27892.