Vernon Sprauve died on June 21 at the age of 85.

He is survived by his:

Wife: Judith Jurgen Sprauve

Children: Darryl Cruz, Milissa Archer, Kyle Davis, Kathleen Davis, Rudell Steinbergen

Grandchildren: De’Shawn, Ramakish, Danielle, Rashon, Deja, Ki’oree

Great-grandchildren: Tiana, Kyrie, Alexandre, Kalynn, Aurora, Roman

Daughter-in-law: Nancy Cruz

Son-in-law: Trevor Archer

Sole surviving Brother: Elroy A. Sprauve

Special Brother/Sister (cousins): Dr. Gilbert A. Sprauve and Jean Nicholson Gibbs

Sister-in-law: Joyce Scatliffe Sprauve

Brother-in-law: Ebenezer (Sonny) John

Special Nieces: Clarice Sprauve, Brenda Sprauve Chavis, Gayle Varlack

Other Nieces and Nephews, Godchildren, Cousins and a community of friends far too numerous to mention.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a first viewing from 5-7 p.m., Friday, July 14, at Celestial Chapel of Dan Hurley Home for Funerals.

The second viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. with service to follow at 10:30 a.m. followed by the funeral service on Saturday, July 15, at Nazareth Lutheran Church, St. John, V.I. Interment will be at Cruz Bay Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Dan Hurley Home for Funerals and Cremation Centers of St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix.

For online condolences, visit our website at www.hurleydavisfuneralhome.com