Mr. Terry Wade Springle passed away April 12, 2025. He was born in Norfolk to Richard Davis and Betty Nurse Springle. He grew up in Norfolk and Virginia Beach with his older sister, Nancy Joyce, and brother, Richard Davis Springle.
Terry attended Cox High School and then obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science and a teaching certificate from Old Dominion University in 1972. He earned a master’s degree in communication from Norfolk State University in 1978.
While at Cox High School, he met the woman who would become his wife, Mary Blossom, and they were married Aug. 12, 1972. In 1973 Terry and Mary moved to Northampton County on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, where he taught middle school and then high school mathematics.
In 1984 the family moved to Worcester County, where he continued teaching along with coaching and advising for student council at Pocomoke High School. He taught for 37 years and enjoyed 14 years of retirement.
Terry was a father, grandfather, teacher, coach, and mentor. He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Nancy.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; brother, Richard, sister-in-law, Bonny; and children, Robert Springle (Kristina), Greg Springle (Karalyn Jean), Kate Springle, Clara Outten (Troy), and Martha Swanson (David). He is also survived by a foster daughter, Pamela Parks (Daniel), and 12 grandchildren, four foster grandchildren, and three foster great-grandchildren.
Terry had many interests. In his spare time he built houses and helped his brother, son, daughter, and cousin build houses, too. He enjoyed singing, gardening, and playing tennis and was a wonderful cook. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and jet ski and going out on the boat, especially with his children and grandchildren. Whether he was your family member, teacher, tennis coach, student council advisor, debate team advisor, flying club advisor, PTA president, Northampton County Teacher’s Association president or Worcester County Teacher’s Association President, you knew he loved and cared for you.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 3, at 1 p.m. at the Pocomoke Community Center. Feel free to wear casual and brightly colored clothes in honor of all the love and light that Terry brought to this world.
Donations may be made to the charity of your choosing.
