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WENDELL BERNARD ‘BERNIE’ SPARRER JR.

Wendell Bernard “Bernie” Bernard Sparrer Jr., 54, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017. Bernie was a native of Seaford, and a Gloucester resident for 30 years.

He was a devoted father and grandfather. 

He was an avid hunter, master angler, and was known as an expert dog trainer. He was a dedicated employee for Virginia Dominion Power as a control room operator for 34 years. 

He is survived by his children, Lauren Sparrer, Brittany Sparrer and Charlie Sparrer; his grandchildren, Ashanti, Aaron, Jamar (Jay), Shelton (Jr.), Cameron, Ryleigh, Ella and Finn; his mother, Sharon E. Rowe; his father, Wendell B. Sparrer Sr. (Ava); his brothers, David Sparrer (Susan) and Keith Callis (Rachel); sisters, Deborah Sparrer (Phillip) and Brooke Lucas (Keith); lifelong friend and cousin, Preston Sparrer (Erika), and a special friend, Janet Crafford.

A service of celebration was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Seaford.

Memorial donations may be made Pheasants Forever, 1783 Buerkle Circle, St. Paul, Minnesota 55110.

Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton.