Nelson Leo Sprouse, 87, of New Market died April 26, 2023 at the Sentara RMH Medical Center.

He was born May 7, 1935 in Rockbridge Co. to the late William T. and Vera Massie Sprouse.

Nelson worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for the Town of Timberville. He was an Army Veteran. He loved the Lord. Nelson attended Faith Baptist Church in Broadway, but you could also find him sitting on his front porch reading scripture, reflecting. Nelson had a passion for running heavy equipment, which he was self-taught among numerous other talents, he loved gardening and most of all he loved his family dearly.

On November 25, 1958 he married the former Audrey Gregory, who survives.

Also surviving are daughters, Vickie Polk and husband Marvin of Quicksburg, Tammy & Paul Shoremount of Woodstock; sons, David Sprouse and wife Anna of Broadway, Mark Sprouse and wife Kathleen of Stuarts Draft; grandchildren, Daniel Shoremount (Sarah), Joey Shoremount, Austin Sprouse, Patrick Sprouse; brothers, Eugene, Sylvester, Fred Sprouse; sisters, Doris Wright, Lula Mae Weeks, Vivian Dunsmore; and numerous nieces and nephews and his furry friends, Lady, Princess, and Kitty.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Hersey & Lynnwood Sprouse; sisters, Louise Nicome, Christine Mitchell.

Pastor Kevin Gerber will conduct a funeral service 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at the Faith Baptist Church in Broadway. Burial will follow at 2:00 P.M. at the Augusta Memorial Park in Fishersville.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8 P.M. at the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.