Ted M. Spraker, 83 of Hillsville, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Mr. Spraker was born in Carroll County to the late William Herman and Mamie Lintecum Spraker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Elsie Wright.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Pearl T. Spraker of the home; son, Brian M. Spraker of Hillsville; granddaughter, Taylor Spraker of Roanoke; and sister, Jane Patton of Hillsville.

Ted was a devoted husband and father-figure and an avid outdoorsman. Mr. Spraker was a Veteran of the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a former brick mason and a Captain of the Carroll County Sheriff's office. Ted was a member of Victory Way Baptist Church.

The family would like to thank Mountain Valley Hospice for their wonderful care and compassion. Flowers are welcome; however, the family suggest any memorial contributions be made to Mountain Valley Hospice.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 2:00 PM with Rev. Ray Bolen officiating. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Hillsville V.F.W. Grover King Post 1115. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM prior to the funeral service. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.