Donald Kenneth Spriggs

Donald Kenneth Spriggs entered eternal rest in October following a few months of declining health. He was born at home in War, West Virginia in July of 1942 to Phillip Lewis Kenneth Spriggs and Virginia Creed Spriggs. The family moved to Winston Salem, NC in the summer of 1953.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Gale Johnson Spriggs, two children: Creed O'Neal Spriggs and wife Christy of Raleigh, NC, and Catherine Spriggs Boone and husband Chip of Midlothian, VA; four grandchildren: Brianna Gale Spriggs and Fisher Creed Spriggs; Braxton Charles and Brooklyn Catherine Boone. Sisters: Carol Williams and husband Richard; Eleanor Addy and husband Edward; and Betsy Pridgen and husband Blaney.

He was predeceased by his parents, a son Donald Kenneth, Jr., and brothers Charles Walter and Tommy Wayne.

A graduate of Mars Hill University and UNC Charlotte, he entered Air Officer's Candidate School in Pensacola during the Vietnam War. His service took us to Corpus Christi, Texas where he left active service, entered active Naval Reserve and completed a tour as Commanding Officer of Naval Reserve Air Unit aboard Naval Air Station, Norfolk. He retired as Captain (06) after 30 years.

His civilian career was varied including Director of Robins Center, University of Richmond; Senior Regional Operations Manager of Purolator Courier Corporation; founder and President of First Virginia Realty, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cardinal Savings and Loan Association, Ultimate Savings Bank and subsidiary firms; President of DKS Associates, Inc. providing asset management and disposition services to financial institutions. He never truly retired!

Don's faith in God was exemplary and his belief, along with his dedication to family and friends was freely shared throughout his life. He left "footprints " on many lives, always encouraging and positive. His cheers at children's and grandchildren's athletic endeavors were legendary!

A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, November 15th in Salisbury Presbyterian Church at 3 pm, with visitation at Woody Funeral Home, Huguenot Chapel Saturday, November 14th from 4 to 8 pm. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Salisbury Presbyterian Church Music Ministry.