Michael Richard Sprouse, 66, of Cooleemee,  died Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his home.

He was born October 1, 1958, in Charlottesville, VA, to the late Shirley Newton and Erika Elizabeth Pabst Sprouse. A 1981 graduate of East Carolina University, Michael retired as transportation supervisor from Metal Sales of Mocksville. After retirement, Michael was able to spend more time with his many outside hobbies like his koi fish, turtle and carnivorous plants. His biggest passion was spending time with his daughter and granddaughter.

Survivors include his daughter, Miranda Sprouse; granddaughter, Madison Ann Lemus, both of the home; two brothers, Thomas Sprouse (Cindy) of Advance and Robert Sprouse (Kathy) of Ridgeway, SC; two nieces, Emily, and Lindsay; and a nephew, Andrew.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 5, at Lambert Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Stan Riddle officiating. The family invites friends to visit with them at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

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