Jerry Dean Spriggs, 81, of Stout, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Southern Ohio Medical Center, following a recent diagnosis of Merkel cell carcinoma. He was born October 12, 1945, in Portsmouth, to the late George and Thelma “Tad” (Wolfenbarger) Spriggs. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert J. Spriggs, and grandson, RJ Spriggs.
A 1964 graduate of Portsmouth West High School, Jerry attended college before serving in the U.S. Army as part of the 497th Engineer Port Construction. He went on to work for Norfolk and Western for 47 years and 11 months before retiring. A proud Portsmouth West supporter and 50-year member of James Dickey American Legion Post 23, Jerry loved going to sporting events and never missed a West football game if he could help it. He also took pride in farming tobacco, corn, and beans, raising cows, and tending his proudly named “Spriggs Piggs.” Above all, Jerry believed family was everything and treasured being a husband, dad, Papaw, and great-Papaw.
He is survived by his loving wife, Martha (Coombs) Spriggs, whom he married July 26, 1970; and his children, Mary (Gary) Hughes, Charles (Julie) Spriggs, Lana (Kelly) Spriggs Conley, Bucky (Kelly) Spriggs, Eric Spriggs, and George Spriggs. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Cody (Brittany) Spriggs, Jade (Jon) Young, Ryan D. Spriggs, Jordan Stewart, Tucker D. Spriggs, and Kamryn D. Spriggs; seven great-grandchildren, Colin and Brody Spriggs, Barrett, Winnie, and Ellie Young, Rylan Dean Marie Spriggs, and Rhett Throckmorton; his brother, Gerald Spriggs; and his brother-in-arms, Bobby (Nancy) Winn.
A funeral service will be held 12:00 PM Noon on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at the Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth, with Kane Lewis officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home From 5 to 8:00 PM on Monday and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Burial will follow at Friendship Cemetery, where graveside military rites will be presented by James Dickey American Legion Post 23.
Condolences may be sent to www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com.
Full service details and the family guest book are available at Roger W. Davis Funeral Home.