Frank J. Spray 1950-2010

SPRAY, OLEARY

Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 3/4/2011 at 21:17:00

Sioux City Journal
28 November 2010

SIOUX CITY -- Frank J. Spray, 60, of Sioux City died Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010, at his residence.

Visitation will be held 4 to 8 p.m. today, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m., and a 7:30 p.m. prayer service, conducted by the Rev. Richard Sitzmann, at Waterbury Funeral Service in Sergeant Bluff. Mr. Spray will be cremated following the visitation. A private interment will be held at a later date. Online condolences to the family may be made to www. waterburyfuneralserviceinc.com.

Frank was born in Sioux City, on Nov. 12, 1950, the son of Averil J. and Francis L. (O'Leary) Spray. He attended Sioux City schools and graduated from Riverside High School. Frank played in a local rock band called The Evolution during his high school years. He then attended Iowa Lakes Community College, where he received his associates degree in media communications. Frank served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the U.S. Navy. He received a medical discharge after he suffered a back injury during his service.

Frank worked in California for several years as a stagehand at CBS studios in Hollywood for The Price is Right. He also worked as a driver for many rock bands, getting their equipment to various concerts throughout the nation. Before moving to California, Frank worked part-time at the Sioux City Auditorium.

Frank was a fun-loving person, who enjoyed cooking and his Harley Davidson motorcycles. He enjoyed the wonderful times that he had with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the Elks Club.

He is survived by his two sons, Michael and Andrew Spray of Atoka, Tenn.; his daughter, Allison Sedano of Sioux City; two grandchildren, Devon Taggart and Marissa Sedano; and his ex-wife, Tammy Poston of Atoka.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Lara Taggart.