Bobby Ray Spradlin, 81, passed away on June 19, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas at Baptist Health Medical Center.

Bobby was born on August 12, 1944, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, to Lescley “Les” Spradlin and Josie Jane Fulton Spradlin. He grew up in Mount Vernon, Arkansas alongside his brothers, Donald (Mildred) Spradlin, Ronald (Patricia) Spradlin, and Harold (Susan) Spradlin. He graduated from Jacksonville High School and went on to earn an Associate Degree in Physical Fitness.

Bobby served his country in the United States Air Force. He entered military service in 1962, and served honorably until his discharge in 1966. Through the years, he was a man of many talents and had a knack for fixing everything.  He enjoyed fishing, the great outdoors and had a love for spicy soul food with an ice-cold Diet Dr. Pepper

Bobby is survived by his children, Cynthia (Gonzalo) Hernandez, Lescley (Homer) Creutz, Christopher (Marcella) Spradlin, Michael (Jennifer) Spradlin, Sarah Spradlin and Stepdaughter, Tina (Paul) Hennesee; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren & 1 great-great grandchild; brother, Harold (Susan) Spradlin; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lescley Spradlin and Josie Jane Fulton Spradlin; Brothers, Donald Spradlin and Ronald Spradlin; Delores Eileen Risk Spradlin, the mother of his children; along with his wife, Bonnie Cox.

Visitation will be held from 10am-10:45am and Funeral Service at 11am on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6110 T.P. White Dr Jacksonville, AR 72076. Following the services, interment will be held at Serenity Garden Cemetery 6512 T.P. White Dr Jacksonville, AR 72076.

Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com