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Richard Spry

November 22, 1955 — October 5, 2025

Richard Spry was born on November 22, 1955 in Savannah, Tennessee, the son of the late G.O. and Eliza Ann Anderson Spry.

On June 21, 1980, he was united in marriage Rita Stanfill, who survives.

Mr. Spry worked as a painter. He enjoyed gardening, watching westerns, and playing cards. Most of all, Richard loved his family. He cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren and was known as the "protector" of his friends and family. Richard loved life and all the people in his life. He will be dearly missed.

Richard Spry departed this life on Sunday, October 5, 2025 in Savannah, Tennessee, at the age of 69 years, 10 months, and 13 days.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rita Spry of Shiloh, Tennessee; daughters, Lachelle Moss (Michael) of Milan, Tennessee and Eliza Page (Michael) of Savannah, Tennessee; brothers, Lee Spry of Savannah, Tennessee and Joe Spry of Opelousas, Louisiana; sisters, Patricia Wilkerson and Evelyn Spry, both of Savannah, Tennessee; grandchildren, Laina Page and Claire Page; and a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his sister, Pauline Dill and brothers, John Spry and Marshall Spry.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital at www.stjude.org, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital at www.lebonheur.org, or Shriner's Hospitals for Children at https://donate.shrinerschildrens.org/campaign.

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