He was born November 5, 1946, to Ernest and Hazel (VanDusen) Sprout in Yates City. He married Carol Keel on November 5, 1967, in Peoria. She survives.
He is also survived by three children, Matthew (Kathy Tongue) Sprout of Champaign, IL, Chris (Cindy Seidel) Sprout of Metamora, and Tim (Stacie) Sprout of Canton; two sisters-in-law, Maxine Oliver and Gail Sprout; and seven grandchildren, Andy, Mariah, Brady, Nick, Cannon, Lucas, and Malina.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael Sprout; two brothers, Bob Oliver and Ernie Sprout; and three sisters, Frances Rynearson, Norabelle Rynearson, and Helen Oliver.
David served in the Air Force as a Sergeant from 1965 to 1968. He was a member of U.A.W. Local #974 and an Electrician at Caterpillar for 35 years where he retired from in 2003. He also worked at Hot Shots Pharmacy for several years. David was a former volunteer firefighter for Elba-Salem Fire Department. He also loved taking photos as well as spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
A funeral service will be at noon on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow with military rites at Yates City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Greater Peoria Honor Flight and the American Cancer Association.
To view David’s video tribute or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
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