Tony Gray Spainhour

Tony Gray Spainhour, 78, of King, NC, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC, with his beloved family by his side.

Mr. Spainhour was born in Stokes County, NC, to the late Charlie Derman and Mary Evelyn Southern Spainhour. He retired from RJ Reynolds after 26 years of faithful service. Before working at Reynolds, he worked 12 years for Hertz Equipment Rentals in Winston-Salem.

He was a man who enjoyed life. He was an avid golfer, coached little league, and played softball for the Royal Cake Company. Tony had a deep passion for music, playing guitar, and singing with friends and family. He was a traditional country music fan who enjoyed listening to artists like Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, and Goerge Jones. Later in life, he became a fan of RFD TV, watching his favorite shows, such as Gunsmoke and Andy Griffith. Tony was an active member of Poplar Springs Christian Church, serving in various ministries for many years before his health began to decline. He was a man who never knew a stranger.

Above all else, he loved his immediate and extended family and found great joy in spending time with them all.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Jack Spainhour, Fred Spainhour, Melvin Spainhour, Ralph Spainhour, Kenneth Spainhour, Michael Spainhour, Norman Keith Spainhour, and sisters Audrey Spainhour Tuttle, and Elsie Spainhour.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving and faithful wife of 54 years, Julia Nichols Spainhour; a daughter, DeAnna Lynn Spainhour; two sons: Tony Gray Spainhour, Jr. and wife Hucie, and Yon Christopher Spainhour and wife Jeanette; five grandchildren: Trent Dakota Spainhour, Caleb Yon Spainhour and wife Taylor, Kyle Posey, Austin Handy, and Rylee Handy; two sisters: Rachel Hicks and Deborah Trivitte; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.

The family will receive friends and loved ones at Slate Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2024.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Poplar Springs Christian Church with Pastor Griffin Gilstrap and Minister Ralph Sproles officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery.

Flowers are appreciated, or memorial donations may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice: 945 Zephyr Rd. Dobson, NC 27017 or Poplar Springs Christian Church: 7120 NC 66 Hwy, S. King, NC 27021.

Slate Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Tony Gray Spainhour. Online condolences may be offered at www.slatefh.com.

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