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Obituary for WILLIAM R. SPRIGGS
William Russell "Poose" Spriggs, 70, of Dunkirk, MD transitioned from this life into eternal life on Sunday January 9th, 2011 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis. MD.William Russell Spriggs was born on February 10, 1940, in Anne Arundel County, MD to the late James Ellsworth Spriggs and Mary Spriggs Whittington. William was the fifth of nine children. William, who was affectionately known as "Poose", was a quiet and kind person who enjoyed doing whatever was asked of him. Poose enjoyed life sitting at home watching television with his mother and enjoyed laughter with his many nieces and nephews when they visited. He shared a special bond with his nephew Purnell; they were like two peas in a pod.Poose was a member of Peter's United Methodist Church. He enjoyed coming to church and listening to music.Poose leaves fond memories to his mother Mary Spriggs Whittington, two sisters Toye and Genevieve Spriggs, four sister-in-laws; Shirley, Madeline, Carolyn, and Valerie Spriggs, three Aunts; Carrie Hall, Helen Wallace, and Dorothy Spriggs. A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.He was preceded in death by his brothers; Lawrence, Robert, Everett, Henry, Walter, and Frank. Also, his step-father, Daniel Whittington. Poose will be sorely missed by all.
Cemetery:
Spriggs Cemetery, Jewell Road, Dunkirk, MD
Visitation:
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Peter's UM Church 2785 Chaney Road Dunkirk, MD 20754 on January 10, 2011 (map/driving directions)
Service:
11:00 AM at Peter's UM Church 2785 Chaney Road Dunkirk, MD 20754 on January 15, 2011 (map/driving directions)