Leslie Eugene “Bud” Spradlin

DUNCANVILLE — Friday morning, March 28th, 2025, Les Spradlin left his earthly home in Duncanville, Texas, and woke up in his “forever home” with his Lord and Savior. Les fought a long and courageous battle against liver disease and Parkinson’s. During his ten year fight he never lost his sense of humor and was a true inspiration to everyone he knew.

Les was born, May 8th, 1960, on Mother’s Day. He was a gift his mother treasured for nearly 65 years. His parents, Leslie Owen and Reta Joyce Spradlin were in love with their baby boy the first minute they saw him, he was their Bud!

Les grew up in Tyler and graduated from John Tyler in 1978. He started working at age 13 at A&W Root Beer in Tyler. He moved to the Dallas area and spent many years in retail management. He later followed his daddy’s footsteps and went into Real Estate. Les was in property management until his health began to deteriorate.

A special love was shared with Les by his precious dogs including: Sweet Pea, June Bug, Izzie, Max and his faithful companion Duke. Duke and Max were with him to the very end bringing joy to his heart each time they came to his bedside.

Preceding Les in death were his father, Leslie Owen Spradlin and his beloved son, Eric Scott Spradlin, as well as many other family members and friends. There was a big celebration in heaven when Les got there!

Les is survived by his partner, Greg Hutchinson who stood by him in the darkest hours as well as the good times. His mother, Reta J. Spradlin, sister, Reta Lynne Spradlin, and childhood friend, Mary Cayard Eikner, among many other special friends and cousins.

Les also leaves behind his niece Jennifer Davis and family, and nephew Robert Halbert and family.

Services are through Burks Walker Funeral Home in Tyler.

Visitation will be Friday, April 4th from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. The funeral will be Saturday, April 5th at Burks Walker at 1:00 PM, with interment immediately following at Cathedral in the Pines Cemetery on South Broadway in Tyler.

Thank you to everyone who has loved and prayed for Les over the years, he loved each of you dearly.