Michael Benson Spruill

Mike was raised in Arlington, attending Maxie Spear Elementary, Nichols Junior High and graduating from Arlington High School in 1969. His senior year at AHS, he served as the Student Council President and the student body named him Mr. AHS.

Mike began his coaching career at the age of 15, teaming up with his brother Butch. After graduating from UTA, his career led him to coach many football, baseball, soccer, and track teams beginning with the opening of Shackelford Junior High and then later at Lamar High School. His leadership made a huge impact on hundreds of students lives which was recognized in May of 2025 by the Arlington Athletics Hall of Honor Foundation with the Tom Cravens Impact Award.

Mike leaves behind his wife of over 45 years, Donna; daughter Kristen Strode and husband Parker; granddaughter Hazel; brother Butch and wife Linda; many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces; grand-nephews; in-laws; cousins; and extended family of former students and friends.

Visitation will be on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 6 to 8 PM and memorial service on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 12 PM – both at Moore Funeral Home located at 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington, Texas 76012. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinsons Foundation: www.parkinson.org.