Coach Todd, how do I even begin to express my gratitude to you. For most of my life you have played a valuable role in one way or another. As teacher/coach, mentor and family-like friend. I have memories of you at Atwell and Carter. My sister, Lynnette and I cried the day you left Carter and headed to the University of Houston. Only God knew that a short time later Mike would follow you. Along with Kevin Rollwage, Reid Hansen and Joe Rust. My how these young men looked up to you with respect and admiration. You were a man of your word. Sincere and authentic. They could always count on you. Depend on your support. Trust you. What a difference you made in their lives.
It was like they became apart of your family and a couple of months later, in the fall of 1973, when an airplane crash would take the life of Mike’s dad, you became just that. Family. From that day forward you have prayerfully supported him through every obstacle and every triumph. Watching and waiting with wisdom and encouragement.
You were at our wedding. You and Kay, were excellent role models. You gave us a pattern to follow. You loved our children and they love you.
Thank you for enriching our lives and for making an immeasurable difference in our family. Your ‘daily prayers’ are heard. God is passing on through Coach Spradlin, what you passed onto him. We thank God for the out pouring of His love, through you, Coach Todd …..and the countless thousands that have been touched as well.
You are a champion of a man! A heartfelt hug of gratitude to you and Kay. Your ministry has grown deep and wide. Your reward will be sweet. Also, a special thanks to Greg and Jennifer, for sharing the dad they adore with countless strangers. Your loss, is Christ’s gain.
Happy Birthday, Coach Todd. You are one of the best things that ever happened to me. I love you.
Roxanne Spradlin
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