Roy Edward Spurling, 83, died Tuesday, September, 14, 2021 at Hospice of Wendover Shelby.

A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late John Gaston and Lou Ella Spurling. Roy was a loving husband, father and grandfather who served his Country in the U.S Marines.

Roy was a Shelby police officer from 1960-1988 until his retirement, after he retired as a police officer he worked at PPG as a security guard for 15 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Loretta Spurling; brothers, Ralph, Ellis, Earl, and Fred Spurling; and sister, Bertie Lee Tillman.

He is survived by his daughter, Mitzi Springle and husband Patrick of Angier, NC; grandchildren, Seth and Sydney; sister, Mildred Lee; brother-in-law, Phil Humphries; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held 1PM, Saturday, September 18, 2021 outside of the Mausoleum in Cleveland Memorial Park with the Rev. John Bridges officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County,951 Wendover Height Dr, Shelby, NC 28150, or Shriners hospitals for children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr.
Tampa, FL 33607

FUNERAL HOME: Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center

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