of Greenbrier, AR
July 22, 1935 - March 26, 2022
George Albert Spurrier of Greenbrier, Arkansas passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022, at the age of 86. He was born in Pratt, Kansas, July 22, 1935, to the late George T. Spurrier and Cecilia Stegman Spurrier.
George was a worker for J.A. Riggs Tractor Company as a diesel mechanic for over 40 years. He enjoyed working on diesel tractors for many years and made many friends over the years. After retirement, he worked for Tom Lindsey, Construction. He loved working on his diesel equipment and prided himself on his work. He served in the United States Army. George was of the Baptist faith. He loved his family. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were his world.
George is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, John V. Spurrier and Richard A. Spurrier, and a sister, Mary Zook.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Garrett Spurrier; his daughters, Patricia (David) Cook of Biloxi, Mississippi and Tina (Larry) Hedrick, Marion (David) Sibert and Polly (Chad) Parker all of Greenbrier. Grandchildren, Nathan Cook of Biloxi, Mississippi; Rocky (Kirsten) Hedrick of Spencer, Massachusetts, Jackson (Summer) Hedrick of Memphis, Tennessee; Kennedy (Kyle) Nichols and Alex Parker of Greenbrier; great-grandchildren, Braylon Scott (Kennedy/Kyle) and Remy Hedrick (Rocky/Kirsten). Renate Spurrier of Jacksonville, mother of his daughters, Pat and Tina. Larry Spurrier, his cousin of Quitman.
Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on March 29,2022 at Roller-McNutt in Greenbrier. Funeral Service will be immediately following.
Burial will be at Pearson Cemetery near Wooster, Arkansas.
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20 Condolence(s)
Rob Cress
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
On behalf of Riggs CAT and the Riggs and Cress families, I just wanted to send our condolences to the family on George's passing. We appreciate his many years of service with Riggs and the contributions he made to our success. George is a legend around here and we will all miss him.
Betty Hargrovr
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for you and family
Bobbie Kierna
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Virginia and Marion,
So sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around the both of you and bring you comfort and guidance in these trying days
Kathryn Rasure
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.
Rosemary James,Dede and Donald Bryant
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
So many good memories of our times at Cadron, So very sorry to hear about Mr.George. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Tommy Everett
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear about George, great man and a great mechanic. We worked together a lot
Jim and Charlsie McBride
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
To the family
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will be holding you in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Wanda Stanton
Monday, March 28, 2022
Virginia and family, we extend our sympathy for your loss and will keep y'all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Ellington
Monday, March 28, 2022
Virginia, I am so sorry for your Loss of George. What an wonderful man he was. He sure loved you and the girls. George will be truly missed. I am praying for all of you.
Tassie Childers
Monday, March 28, 2022
Mrs Spurrier and Polly
So sad to hear of your loss. My love and prayers are with you.
Donna McCarty
Monday, March 28, 2022
Virginia and family. Your Oklahoma family sends our deepest condolences and love to you all. We surely did like George and thought he was a very fine person.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to Virginia please.
Glennal Shook
Linda Hill
Donna McCarty
Michael McCarty
Kay Bush
Monday, March 28, 2022
Virginia and family, so sorry about the passing away of George. Know that he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Brown
Monday, March 28, 2022
Virginia, Tina, Pat, Marion, Polly and the rest of this awesome family, my heart goes out to each and every one of you. Words cannot express the sorrow I know you are feeling. George was such a kind person and I loved our conversations, although not that many. Hugs to you all!
D. D. Henderson Matthews
Monday, March 28, 2022
Virginia, and All the rest of the family. I’ll keep all of you in my prayers.
Maren Krause
Monday, March 28, 2022
We are very sorry to hear about this loss.
Our thoughts are with the whole family.
Rest in Peace George!
With heartfelt condolences
Artur & Gisela Kullmann, Rosi & Joachim Kronenberger, Isabelle & Reiner Kronenberger-Fattler, Kerstin & Julian Hennemann with Johanna & Jakob, Maren & Patrick Krause with Konstantin
Jerry & Janis Robbins
Monday, March 28, 2022
Virginia & families, we are sorry for your loss and praying for all of you.
Tamara Spurrier
Monday, March 28, 2022
I am deeply sorry for your family's loss. It's beyond any words I can find. I will continue to pray for peace and comfort for all of his family. I love you all.
Joe and Nina Gasaway
Monday, March 28, 2022
Virginia, We were sorry to read of George’s death. Will keep you in our prayers.
Debbie West
Monday, March 28, 2022
Virginia and the girls, so sorry for loss thought abs prayers are with you all
Jerry L Snowden
Monday, March 28, 2022
Prayers for you and yours.