Davon A. Spratley

Davon Allen Spratley, 17, of Sedalia, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, as a result of an auto accident.

He was born February 27, 2007, in Sedalia.

He is survived by his parents, Bruce and Brooke Spratley; four siblings, Destiny, David, Darin, and Deziree; paternal grandparents, Allen and Marjorie Spratley; aunts and uncles, Doug and Tammy Spratley, Clarence Silvers, Jason and Sherry Silvers, and Dustin Silvers (Kate); and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Willard and Cathey Silvers.

Davon had a heart for the Lord and believed in Jesus’s sacrifice for him. He grew up at Katy Park Baptist Church where he accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized, and recently was attending New Hope Baptist Church.

He was a senior at Smith-Cotton High School. He was employed at Renegade Auto and loved his work family.

Davon had a passion for creative writing, particularly short stories, and aspired to attend college to pursue a career as a writer. At a younger age, he dreamed of becoming an offensive coordinator and enjoyed designing football plays in his spare time. He was an avid Patriots and KU fan and enjoyed listening to inspirational speeches. His favorite pastimes included hunting and fishing on the family farm, and riding dirt bikes with his brothers.

If you knew Davon, you knew he had a big heart. He was always concerned with making others happy. He was loved by his family and friends and will be forever missed.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Heckart Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2025, at New Hope Baptist Church, with Rev. Jon Church and Rev. Marc Knapp officiating.

Casket bearers will be Clarence Silvers, Jason Silvers, Dustin Silvers, Dusty Silvers, Johnny Silvers, Doug Spratley, Jared Spratley, and Morgan Spratley.

Burial will be in Highland Sacred Gardens.

Memorial contributions are suggested to B.R.A.K.E.S., a non-profit to bring awareness to teen driving safety, in care of Heckart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 434, Sedalia, MO 65302.