Theodore Stratton Jr.

Theodore Stratton, Jr.

AGE: 87 • Charlotte, NC

Theodore (Ted) Stratton Jr., age 87 passed away in his sleep Thursday, February 20, 2014 from pancreatic cancer. Ted was a resident of Charlotte, NC. After having a successful career as a horticulturalist in Rock Hill, SC Ted was born in Vineland, NJ in August 31, 1926, he was a 1944 graduate of Vineland High School and attended the Merchant Marine Academy before being called to active duty during World War II. After the war, he returned to Vineland where he worked for his father at Stratton Tire & Retreading, then as an insurance agent before becoming part owner of the Plant Gallery on Delsea Drive. While in Vineland, he was a member of the Jaycees and the Covenant Orthodox Presbyterian Church. In 1981 Ted and Lorraine moved to Rock Hill, SC to work for the City managing the school and stadium grounds. While in Rock Hill he was a long time member of West End Baptist Church. In his retirement he became a Bible Prophesy teacher and the last couple of years was living at The Laurel Retirement Home of Charlotte and was a member of the Independence Baptist Church of Charlotte, NC.He was predeceased by his loving wife Lorraine (Robbins) Stratton in 1996 and his parents Theodore Roosevelt Stratton Sr and Mildred Stratton. He will be missed by his children: Mark Stratton and his wife Janet of Eugene, Oregon., Don Stratton and his wife Debi of Charlotte, NC and his daughter Denise (Stratton) Hinrichsen and her husband Chuck of Buena Vista Township. Ted had 9 Grandchildren: Jamie, Erin, Dominic, Bryan, Alan, Tony, Troy, Shaun & Chris and 12 Great Grandchildren. Ted's brother is the retired pastor, Douglas Stratton and his wife Esther who now live in VA. Graveside Services will be held at Siloam Cemetery on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 2pm. The Reverand Douglas Stratton,Jr is officiating. Dad, you now know the glories of heaven for all eternity and you are once again with our Mother. To e-mail condolences, please visit www.pancoastfuneralhome.com