David Lawrence Sprinkel

David Lawrence Sprinkel, 75, of Stanley, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday June 8, 2014 at his residence.
Mr. Sprinkel was born on March 23, 1939 in Rockingham County and was a son of the late James E. and Louise (Sherfey) Sprinkel. David retired from Dunham Bush where he worked as a welder. Mr. Sprinkel loved being in Sunday school and teaching and working with the youth. He also enjoyed traveling out west and dancing at Pow Wows.
David is survived by his siblings, Betty Croy, and husband Fred of Bridgewater, James Pierce Sprinkel and wife Carol in the Naked Creek area of Elkton, Jane Dean and husband Monnie of Harrisonburg, Phil Sprinkel and wife Paige of Harrisonburg, Glenna Ibarra and husband Eduardo of Harrisonburg; his only living aunt, Mildred Sherfey; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Sprinkel was preceded in death by a brother, George L. Sprinkel.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday June 12, 2014 at 10 AM at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. There will be no formal visitation; however friends may visit McMullen Funeral Home at any time to sign the register book. The casket will remain closed.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonburg Spay and Neuter Clinic, 910 N. Liberty St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802; or to the Life Line Christian Ministries, C/O Navajo Ministry, 3072 Layman Trestle Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802, a Christian Indian orphanage that was a passion of his.
Those wishing may share a memory or an online condolence by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com
Arrangements entrusted to McMullen Funeral Home.