Jack Allan Sprague, son of the late Larry Sprague and Emogene (Dobbs) Sprague, was born Dec. 30, 1962, in Panama City, Fla., and passed away suddenly Aug. 2, 2020, at his home in Norwood. He was 57 years, 7 months and 3 days of age. Jack was born in a naval hospital and, as a child, lived in Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Okinawa (Japan), Idaho, Illinois, New Hampshire and Missouri. He enlisted in the Navy in 1980, when he was 17 years old and retired in 2004. Jack had been around the world three times. He loved being a sailor, it was his life. He spent 22 years in the Navy and served as a Machinist Mate for the majority of his career. He also served as a Boiler Repairman on his last ship. When he was stationed stateside in Ingleside, Texas, he started working with computers and was sent all over the country to set up computers for the Navy. Jack was a great teacher to many younger recruits and continued to be in communication with some of them throughout the years. Jack married Sue Bergeron in 1982. Two children were born to this union, Jack A., Jr. and Amanda Jean. Jack married Tami Herbert in 2015 and gained three step-children, Andrew, Nikki and Christian. Jack enjoyed playing the guitar and riding his Harley. As a child, while most kids slept with teddy bears, Jack would sleep with his trucks and motorcycles. He also had a wonderful sense of humor and was a great story teller. Jack loved people. He had a big heart for helping others and dearly loved his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Jack was preceded in death by his father, Larry Sprague, and by a cousin, Tommy Sprague. He is survived by his wife, Tami Sprague; his mother, Emogene Sprague; his two children, Jack A. Sprague Jr. and Amanda Johnson; two brothers, Thomas Sprague and Larry Sprague Jr.; three step-children, Andrew, Nikki and Christian; two grandchildren; and 11 step-grandchildren whom he adored; and other relatives and friends. Graveside services for Jack Sprague were held Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, at 2 p.m. at New Hope Cemetery, Drury, with Pastor Gary Moore officiating. Song selections were “Dust In The Wind” and “Go Rest High On That Mountain.” Burial with full military honors by the United States Navy and American Legion Post No. 30 was in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mountain Grove. Online condolences: www.craighurttfuneralhome.com.
