Eddy Albert Spiller

Coach Eddy Spiller, of Taylor TX passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and sons on Tuesday November 27, 2018 at the age of 75.

Eddy was born on October 11, 1943 in Texas City, TX as the youngest of three boys to parents Travis and Ivy Spiller.  He attended Bronte High School in Bronte TX where he lettered in multiple sports and where he met the love of his life, Sue.  After graduation from college Eddy began a long teaching and coaching career including stops at Pearland, Eastland, Jayton and most notably in Taylor where he taught and coached for 28 years.  While the head football coach in Taylor, Eddy led the Ducks through the “Injunction Bowl” season of 1984 which included an unprecedented 4 playoff games in 15 days.  He retired in 2000 and in 2003 moved back to Bronte where he enjoyed daily rounds of golf and tending to his numerous pets including dogs, cats, pigeons, goats and horses.  Next to his beloved Sue, his grandkids were the apple of his eye and he spent long hours planning for and anticipating their visits.

Special thanks to his incredible caregivers Maria Nario, Angie Martinez, Marissa Davila, Loretta Lyden,  Juan Herrera, Carla Cambron and Katy LaShelle as well as the Kindred hospice team of Patti Miles, Carrie Burkett,  Carmen, Lee, Gaylon and Jimmy.  Their attention to not just Eddy, but to Sue as well, will never be forgotten.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sue, a son Kevin and his wife Sherri, a son, Kelly and his wife Jennifer, grandchildren Travis, Taylor, Hannah, Reagan and Jillian, his brother Don and his wife Anita as well as a sister-in-law Kay and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Travis and Ivy, and his brother Billy.

Services will be held Thursday, November 29 ^th at 6:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall at 1310 Sycamore St. next to the old football field and will include a memorial service followed by a celebration of life with BBQ and refreshments.  Graveside service will be at the Fairview Cemetery in Bronte TX.