Timothy Ray Spradlin age 56 passed away Wednesday October 7, 2015 at his home. A native of Kentucky, he was a retired chef, a veteran of the U.S. Navy with over 15 years of service to his country and attended First United Methodist Church in Forest City, NC. He is survived by his uncle and aunt, Thomas Spradlin and Rosemary, one son Jeremy Spradlin and stepmother Chrissie Spradlin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Ray Spradlin and Micky Spradlin and one sister Lisa Spradlin Anderson. A memorial service will be held at a later date at First United Methodist Church in Forest City, NC with Rev. Neil Haynes officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Kitchen Fund 341 E. Main St. Forest City, NC 28043.