Walter "Ray" Sprouse's obituary , Passed away on December 19, 2025 in Asheville, North Carolina

Walter "Ray" Sprouse

July 26, 1943 - December 19, 2025 (82 years old)

Asheville, North Carolina

Walter "Ray" Sprouse's obituary , Passed away on December 19, 2025 in Asheville, North Carolina

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Walter "Ray" Sprouse

July 26, 1943 - December 19, 2025 (82 years old)

Asheville, North Carolina

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Walter Sprouse Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 19, 2025, at the age of 82, Walter Sprouse of Asheville, North Carolina, born in Madison, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Walter Sprouse to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Raymond and Helen Elizabeth Griffin Sprouse; his wife Rowena S. Sprouse; his brother Edwin Sprouse; his daughter Traci Edwards; and his grandchildren, Cody Edwards and Raeanna McCurry.

He is survived by: his children, Sheila Sprouse, Shannon Sprouse, Daniel Sprouse (Jamie) of Asheville, Darrens Hayes, Jr. and Ray; his stepchildren, Kristal Thomas of Asheville and Matthew Morrow of Leicester; his siblings, Nan Brooks (Randall), Patricia Fano of Mars Hill, Ivorine Candless, Mary Gomez, Steve Sprouse, Daniel Sprouse and Joe Sprouse (Shirley) of Weaverville; his grandchildren, Darren Smith, Katie and Will Willis; and his siblings, Marley, Jayci, Tristan Sprouse, Christian Hawkins, Jaci Blanton, Chelsea, Casey, Colby Edwards, Kirstie, Brooke Thomas and Gracie Clark. He is also survived by many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
West Funeral Home & Memorial



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Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church
339 Flint Hill Rd, Alexander, NC 28701

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Dec 29

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Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church
339 Flint Hill Rd, Alexander, NC 28701

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