Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Patrolman Spradley,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Nacogdoches. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

December 2, 2023

Monday, March 30, 2015 - 9:35am

Nacogdoches, Texas (KETK) — An East Texas man honored his great uncle's legacy this weekend by portraying him at The Living History of Oak Grove Cemetery event.

Ty Spradley dressed up like his great uncle Nacogdoches Police Patrolman Bennett Spradley.

Patrolman Spradley was killed in the line of duty and was featured in the tour. Patrolman Spradley was assigned at East Main Street and North Mound Street to direct traffic during the Nacogdoches Christmas parade on December 2, 1948. After the parade, there was a disturbance at a small clothing resale shop near where Patrolman Spradley was stationed. He was summoned and the man who was causing problems shot Patrolman Spradley with a shotgun, according to the Nacogdoches Police Department. Patrolman Spradley was able to return two rounds, but it did not affect the shooter. The officer was taken to Memorial Hospital where he died from his injuries. The shooter was taken to court and recevied a three-year sentence for the murder.

Ty Spradley's wife, Elizabeth, played Patrolman Spradley's widow, Winnie Spradley Stack.

The Nacogdoches Police Department wants to thank Ty and Elizabeth Spradley and the friends of Historic Nacogdoches, Inc. for their wonderful job.

Ernest Berry Spradley
3rd cousin to Bennett Spradley

November 2, 2015

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 112th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05

December 2, 2011

You are remembered to day and thank you Sir for your service

VanDenBerhge
Manchester, NH

December 2, 2007

Patrolman Spradley,
On today, the 58th anniversary of your murder, I would like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Nacodoches. I think it was a travesty of justice that your murderer only served one year in prison because of some F@#%&*! politician.

R.I.P.
Anonymous

Anonymous

December 2, 2006

A horrible injustice has been done that dishonors your service, sacrifice, and your memory. You are a hero, and may God be with you, your family, and the Nacogdoches Police Department. Your memory, and your bravery will carry on!

Officer Shane Cannon
Mesquite, Texas Police (former Nacogdoches Police Officer)

November 17, 2005

MY BROTHER, THE MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE DONE TO YOU WILL BE JUDGED FAIRLY SOME DAY BY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER. YOU ARE A HERO FOR SURE. YOU SERVED WELL, NOW REST IN PEACE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.

CHIEF RONNIE WATFORD-RET.
JEFFERSON POLICE DEPT,S.C.

December 2, 2004