Gerald L. Sprouse, 68, of Collegedale, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010 in a local hospital. He was a veteran of the he United States Army and served in Germany. He was preceded in death by his father, John Sprouse, Jr.; and brother, Ronald Wallace. He is survived by his mother, Betty O’Quinn of Collegedale; sister, Sharon Shealy and husband Neal of Varnville, SC; and two nephews, Phillip Shealy of Seattle, WA and Luke Shealy who is in Gambia, West Africa serving with the Peace Corp. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Sprouse family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com. Ralph Buckner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.