of Sherwood, AR
December 8, 1919 - February 10, 2013
Orville C. Spivey 93, of Sherwood passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013. He was born December 8, 1919 to Maude Ayleen and O. C. Spivey in Waco, Texas. Orville was preceded in death by wife, Lucille Spivey and wife, Dorothy Spivey, son, Rodney Spivey, grandsons, Brian Spivey and Danny Pritchett.
Orville is survived by two daughters, Claudia Stratman and husband, Rick Stratman, and Cindy Pritchett Miller of North Little Rock, daughter- in- law, Pat Spivey of Glendale, AZ, step-son, Jerry Kilbury of North Little Rock and step-daughter, Shari Perdue and husband, Mark of Cabot; 10 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Orville graduated from Claussen High School in Oklahoma City, OK and attended John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR. A veteran of the United States Army and served in World War II in the battles of Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland Campaign. Orville received the Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre Ribbon, Europe Africa and Middle East Theatre Ribbon with three bronze stars. He also received the Purple Heart.
Orville was a member of Demolay, received the Legion of Honor, Western Star Masonic Lodge #2, a 33 degree Scottish Rite Mason, Past Monarch of Bendemeer Grotto and M.M. Eberts American Legion Post #1. Orville retired after several years from Cash Jewelers in 1983.
He loved his dog Chi Chi and also enjoyed going to Hot Springs to spend time in his condo on Lake Hamilton, the horse races at Oaklawn and the casinos. He loved spending time at Lake Ouachita and in his boat on both Lake Ouachita and Lake Hamilton. He was a member of the Bendemeer Grotto Kissins Cuzzins band and loved to sing and play the drum.
The family wants to thank Home Instead caregivers, Shirley Lindsey and Mildred Bryson also special thanks to Shirley Lindsey's family especially Richard Lindsey, Sr, Richard Lindsey Jr. and wife, Anglea also Dr. Delbra Caradine and assistants at UAMS.
Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock, AR 72116 (501-791-7400) with Brother Dick King officiating. Interment will following at Pinecrest Memorial Park with Military Honors and Masonic Rites. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at the funeral home.
The family will receive friends and relatives at Cindy Miller's home.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Humanitarian Foundation, c/o Bendemeer Grotto, P.O. Box 544, Little Rock, AR 72203.
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15 Condolence(s)
Brad Kilbury
Friday, February 15, 2013
Miss you papa!!! Love you!!!
Ann Helton
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Sorry to learn of Orville's passing. He was my supervisor when I worked for Cash Jewerly. He was always so jolly. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carine De Lozier
Thursday, February 14, 2013
My heart goes out to you, Claudia and your family. You are all in my prayers.
Pam and Jack Howard
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Orville was a good man. The whole family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan Lloyd
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
I have known Orville for several years and to know him is to love him. He was a giant of a man that you simply had to admire for his smile and friendlyness. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Susan & Jim Hoper
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
So sorry to learn of Uncle Orville's passing. He was truly a wonderful man and will be remembered that way. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, with heartfelt sympathy and condolences.
Susan & Jim Hoper
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
So sorry to learn of Uncle Orville's passing. He was truly a wonderful man and will be remembered that way. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, with heartfelt sympathy and condolences.
Mike and Penny Jones
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
So sorry for your loss, Mike and I will keep you in our prayers.
Janice Muse
Monday, February 11, 2013
To the Spivey family, you are in prayers. Your dad always had a smile on his face.
Joel & Debby Tompkins
Monday, February 11, 2013
Cindy and Claudia...Please accept our love and sympathy at the loss of your daddy. I had the privilege of doing some work for him a little over a week ago. While I was working for him, he looked at me and asked, "Do you know what you're doing?". His caretakers scrambled to assure him that I did. But I knew what he was doing. He was messing with me. I loved it.! What a great sense of humor! What wonderful memories you will have! Much love...Joel and Debby.
sharon and howard hofmann
Monday, February 11, 2013
deae cindy we are in fl with frankie and eaarl so sorry to here about your dad keep hanging in there we all love you godbless
Robin Gifford
Monday, February 11, 2013
Cindy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with you. May God hold you in his arms and provide you with comfort as you grieve.
JD and Cathy Hill
Monday, February 11, 2013
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Tess Galbraith
Monday, February 11, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Let God guide you through this time. He is holding you in the palm of his hands.
Missy Howard
Monday, February 11, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.