Harry Albert Spruill
(8/17/1983 – 4/1/2026)
Harry Albert Spruill was born August, 17, 1983.
He was the son of the late Ronald and Renee Everett Spruill of Plymouth, NC. Harry was pre-deceased by a brother, Ryan Christopher Spruill. Harry leaves behind one brother, Jarod Spruill of Plymouth, NC.
Harry was killed in a tragic car accident on April 1, 2026. His beloved wife, Whitney Swain Spruill was also killed. Their 8-month-old son, Benjamin Everett Spruill miraculously survived. Harry also leaves behind a 6-year-old daughter he adored, Renee Rose Spruill, “Rosie.”
In 2024, Whitney and Harry lost a full term baby boy, Andrew Burl Spruill. They were so thrilled when God blessed them with Benjamin one year later.
Rosie and Benjamin will now make their home with Whitney’s parents, Amy and Darrell Swain. They will be loved beyond measure and will live knowing the legacy of their wonderful parents, being fully engaged with all who love them.
Harry was born in less than ideal conditions, diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome, which caused challenges. He and his brother were placed in foster care and when he was 8 years old, they were adopted by their forever family. Harry is survived by his maternal aunts and uncles who have been devoted to and loved Harry since he became part of their family. They include Gay Styons, Bobby and Faye Spence, Eddie and Brenda Everett, Neal and Jeannine Everett, Michelle Crawford and his beloved Everett cousins.
Harry was known around Plymouth as a kind man who loved to thrift, antique hunt, and help people with any clean up job. He referred to it as “junking for treasure”. He assisted many families clean out old buildings and abandoned homes, move heavy objects, and he did it with a joyful heart. He also loved to hunt and to fish on the banks of the Roanoke River. He had a deep, abiding faith in Jesus, being raised at Saints Delight Church of Christ in Roper.
His Aunts and Uncles say that Harry’s life truly began when he met his true love, Whitney. Harry wanted to marry a good woman, share his life with her, and have a family. In the words of his Aunt Jeannine, after he met Whitney, “We watched him change right before our very eyes.”
For their first date, Harry and Whitney went fishing off the pier by the lighthouse, right in downtown Plymouth. Love was born and they were married in August 2016, surrounded by friends and family who cheered when they were pronounced husband and wife. It was a wonderfully joyful day.
Harry and Whitney served the Lord faithfully at Holly Neck Church of Christ, where they were deeply loved and will be greatly missed and mourned.
Many good people mentored Harry, took time with him, and shaped his life. John Sawyer was one of those people. He believed in Harry, poured into and shaped his character, and even helped Harry find a home to live in after he proposed to Whitney. When John suddenly died of a heart attack after winning the sheriff race in Washington County, Harry grieved right along with Denise and the rest of the Sawyer family. We will always be grateful for their relationship. Harry remained close with Denise and Jonathan.
Services for Whitney and Harry will be held at First Christian Church in Plymouth on Saturday, April 11, beginning with a visitation in the fellowship hall at 1 p.m. The funeral will begin at 2, with David Watts officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Memorial Gardens immediately after the service and will provide another opportunity to greet for those who might not before the service.
In the meantime, friends are gathering at the home of Whitney’s parents, Amy and Darrell Swain, 293 Old Roper Road Loop in Plymouth.
Arrangements are by Bryan Funeral Service at Hampton Academy, Plymouth.