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Royal Spurlark Obituary

Royal Edward ''Ed'' Spurlark III, age 49, passed away suddenly on Monday, Oct. 20, 2003 while traveling on business. Currently a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, Ed grew up in Chicago, attending Kenwood High School (Class of 1972). Beloved husband of Miriam Hernandez Spurlark; dear father of Royal IV and Alice Enid of Silver Spring; devoted son of Sara L. Spurlark of Chicago; adored brother of Susan Spurlark Kennedy of Oakland, CA and Aurelia Spurlark of Chicago. Arrangements and direction in Chicago entrusted to Cage Memorial Chapel, 7651 S. Jeffery Blvd. Viewing Friday, Oct. 24 from 3 until 7 p.m. at the chapel. Services will be on Saturday, Oct. 25 at First Presbyterian Church, 6400 S. Kimbark Ave. Visitation at 12 noon, Service at 1 p.m. Interment immediately following the service at Oak Woods Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Omega Psi Phi Scholarship and Tutoring Programs.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 24, 2003.

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Bud Moseley

October 18, 2020

Big Ed was an Omega Man of sterling worth. ♎
His loss was sudden and tragic.

Made at Gamma chapter, he brought enthusiasm and accountability to each project. We miss Ed’s leadership and he will never be forgotten.

Ray Smith

October 30, 2003

Miriam, you and the family have our deepest sympathies. We've lost a good Omega Man. Royal rest well in Omega Chapter.

Emily Shamieh

October 30, 2003

The love that was the Spurlark-Hernandez family abounded and was a blessing to see. May that love sustain you at this time. My thoughts and prayers go to Miriam, Royal, and Alicia and for the repose of Ed.

Inez Evans

October 27, 2003

You were my friend and my mentor. You will be missed terribly. May flights of angels carry you to your resting place.

Monroe Moseley (Gamma '68)

October 27, 2003

Frances and I extend our deepest sympathy to Ed's wife,children and family. Ed exemplified the finest qualities of our Omega Psi Phi fraternity; Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverence and Uplift. He leaves a legion of brothers saddened by his untimely passing but buoyed by the numerous memories of his devotion to us and our fraternal principles. May he rest in peace!

Leon wilson

October 27, 2003

My condolences to The Spurlark family . Ed was a wonderful person and gave his all to any endeavour he embarked on.I have known him since our early Omega days and share the loss with his large fraternal family.

Kim Chin

October 27, 2003

Miriam, Royal and Alice -- I was saddened to hear about Ed. We had a great number of laughs(and meals!) together when we worked at MetroAcess in 1995/1996. Please accept my condolences and let me know if there is anything that you might need.



Kim Chin

Haydee Irizarry

October 27, 2003

Miriam y familia, le pidimos a Dios que lo tenga en la Gloria, pero sobre todos pedimos que acompane y que le de fuerza a Miriam, Roylito y Alicia. MI pensamiento y oraciones estan con ustedes la familia de Ed. Que Dios los Bendiga a todos.

Harold T. Epps

October 27, 2003

To the Spurlark Family,

Ed was a wonderful friend and

fraternity brother.We will miss him dearly.

I wish each of you the very best

as you carry on.



Harold T. Epps

Douglas Barringer

October 27, 2003

My heart goes out to the entire family.



Omega Psi Ohi Fraternity Inc. is better for your work and love of the organization.



Fraternally Yours,



Douglas Barringer

Spring 95 Sigma Phi

James R. Turner, Jr.

October 27, 2003

My deepest sympathy to the family. He will continue to watch over you from the "Omega" Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Mirna Vega-Wilson

October 24, 2003

Que en paz descanse! Que dios los bendiga a Miriam, Alicia y Royal. Que su amor los sostenga y le des fuerza. Mi amor,pensamientos y oraciones estan con ustedes hoy y para siempre!

Ralph Agee

October 24, 2003

Ed, your friendship will always be cherished. I love you "lil bro". May God bring peace upon the entire Spurlark and Hernandez families.

Janetsi Vega

October 24, 2003

I would like to say that Mr Spurlark was a great and respectful man. He gave me a start in the company and he will be grately missed and loved by everyone who ever came in contact with him. My Condolescene to his family. To his son all he wanted for you was greatness as well as for his baby girl who he adored grately. For his wife,he always spoke very highly of and how much he loved her. once again sadness has come to anyone who has met Mr. Spurlark. Janetsi Vega.

Linda

October 24, 2003

Nothing I can put into words can describe the shock and tremendous loss of such an unforgettable man as Ed. A consummate professional, Ed was remarkable in so many aspects. His life revolved around his family that he never tired of talking about and we never tired of hearing. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you now and forever. Here's to you Ed -- you're one of very few of the absolute finest people I've ever known. Your smile, your stories, wit, kindness, compassion, diplomacy, understanding, and your knowledge -- all will be missed. Your greatest legacy are your children that you love so much and the countless friends that you so easily made wherever you were. Enjoy the purest water ever made with the most Heavenly lemons! You are so greatly missed (if I could underline and bold Greatly, I would). Linda

Dan Schultz

October 24, 2003

My deepest sympathies to Ed's family. I knew Ed when he was a kid at the Hyde Park Y day camp while I was a Jr. Counselor. Later, I worked at Camp Martin Johnson while he was a camper and staff member. He contributed greatly to the camp and has had many tributes paid to him on the camp website this week. So many people contributed stories about him and how he touched their lives as a counselor. These memories were still strong after thirty years.



Again, my wife and I send our condolences to the family.

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