Ellenville Youth Football League Player Charief Marquise Spratley Drowns Days Before 15th Birthday While Swimming With Friends In A Lake!
He was lovingly known to his family as "My Handsome Face."
July 18, 2026
This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on July 18, 2026
Charief Marquise Spratle tragically passed away on July 16, 2026, just three days before his birthday, leaving his family and the entire community heartbroken.
Affectionately known as “My Handsome Face” by his family, he was a dedicated student-athlete.
While personal details about him are limited, what is known is that he played for the Ellenville Youth Football League.
At just 14 years old, Charief had already begun building a promising path both in academics and athletics.
Young Athlete, Charief Marquise Spratley, Tragically Drowns While Enjoying With Friends!
Born on July 19, 2010, Charief Marquise Spratley tragically lost his life just days before turning 15.
On the evening of July 16, 2026, Charief was swimming in a lake with friends around 7:00 PM when he unknowingly ventured into water that was too deep.
Unable to stay afloat, he slipped beneath the surface, and his body drifted away.
A rescue team searched for over an hour before finding him at approximately 9:21 PM.
Despite repeated efforts by emergency crews to revive him, Charief could not be saved.
His sudden passing has devastated his family and community. Supporters are urging everyone to come together and help his grieving family during this heartbreaking time, saying:
Please support this sweet soul and his family, funding this will be a big help. Please share,repost,comment,donate, and tell people about this gofundme so you can show your support on this tragic cause. Thank you, fly high Charief
The is planning to take a knee and hold a moment of silence during the practice to honor and pay respects to Spratley.
Now his loved ones are left not only mourning his loss, but also facing the overwhelming costs of medical bills, funeral arrangements, and memorial services.
Chanquel McCoy is organizing the fundraiser ““ to support the Spratley family during this heartbreaking time.
The funds will help cover medical expenses, funeral arrangements, memorial services, and other unexpected costs.
Although Charief Marquise Spratley’s life was tragically cut short, his dedication to sports, especially football, was evident to all who knew him.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Charief Marquise Spratley’s family, friends, and well-wishers.
Rest In Peace, Beautiful Soul!
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