Stephen D. Sponaugle's Obituary
Stephen D. Sponaugle "Spoonie", age 37 lifelong Rehoboth Beach and Lewes, DE resident, passed away at his home on, April 20, 2019. He was born on May 3, 1981 in Lewes, DE, son of William J. Sponaugle, Jr. and Theresa Sponaugle.
Stephen was a graduate of Cape Henlopen High School, Class of 1999. His love of food started early, cooking for family celebrations and working at the family owned, Dewey Beach Club. In 2001 he graduated from the Culinary Institute of America. Stephen worked in several area restaurants including the Buttery and Abstractions. Most recently, he was a bartender at the Cultured Pearl and Nicolas in Rehoboth Beach.
Stephen had a love for people which took him from the back of the house of restaurants to bartending, like his dad. He also had a passion for music that started in grade school, playing trombone in the Rehoboth Summer School Program. He played guitar and trombone for the Delaware Music School, and since 2008, he was a vocalist and rhythm guitar player for Freshly Squeezed.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Sponaugle is survived by his brother, Paul W. Sponaugle and his wife Kiersten; his niece and nephew, Kayla and Owen; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A Celebration of Stephen's Life will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 16961 Kings Highway, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, DE 19958, where friends may visit beginning at 9:00 AM. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Stephen's name to the Rehoboth Elementary School Performing Arts Fund, 500 Stockley Street, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Please sign Stephen’s online guest book located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED BY 3 PM, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2019 TO PARSELL FUNERAL HOMES, LEWES, DE.
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