Hermon Spratley, 82, of Richmond, Virginia, entered eternal rest on May 28, 2025, at home.

Hermon was living at Heritage Oaks Senior Living Facility until 2021. Hermon then moved in with his grandson and caregiver. If you knew Hermon, you know that he would put "them clothes on" from head to toe with dressing. Hermon was loved by many, and he also gave that same love back.  He enjoyed playing cards with the guys and talking mess.

Hermon was born on August 4, 1942, in Stony Creek, Virginia, to the late Thad Moore and Hattie Spratley, he was the last living child. He was also preceded in death by all his siblings: five brothers, Leander Spratley, Douglas Moore, McCoy Moore, Garland Moore and Jill Moore; and eight sisters, Vernell Urqhart, Allie Bobbit, Ethel Mae Givens, Berthel Lawrence, Deloise Pulliam, Virginia Seaborn, Lillie Mason and Susie Urquhart.

As a child he gave his life to Jesus Christ and joined Hunting Quarter Baptist Church.  He was educated in the Sussex County Public Schools. Hermon joined the United States Army and after he served in the military Hermon was employed and retired from Philip Morris USA as a machine repairer.

Hermon is survived by his wife, Pauline Spratley; two sons, Torrance Massenburg (Deborah) and Chatin Spratley; three grandsons, Torrance Jr., Terrance and Kendall (known as "Bill"); one great granddaughter, Ka'Miya (who Hermon called "House Lady"); two devoted nephews, Patrick and Garland (whom Hermon called "Grown Man"); special devoted friend, Angelia Myrick; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Hermon was put in hospice in May and had a great team of caregivers. Hermon's caregiver that he lived with for four years and his last days, Adrian Saunders CNA. His remains will be laid at rest at the Briggs/Fields Family Cemetery in Stony Creek, Virginia by his family members. His  spirit lives on in each person he touched. His warmth, strength and love will never be forgotten.

Services will be held 3:00 P.M., Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The interment to follow at The Briggs/Fields Family Cemetery.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.