Richard Charles Sprague III, 82, of Spencer, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born May 30, 1939 in Trenton, NJ. Richard loved to build model cars and was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Sprague was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Patricia Ann Sprague. Richard is survived by his two daughters, Patricia Phillips and husband Gerald of Spencer, Tina Marie Barber and husband Tommy of East Spencer; grandchildren; Courtney Phillips, Marcus Sprague, Patrick Sprague, Thomas Barber, Alexis Phillips, Candice Barber and Destiny Barber; great-grandchildren; Aubrey Stiller, Eli Sprague and Meadow Sprague. Powles Staton Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Sprague family. Online condolences may be made at www.powlesfuneralhome.com.