Edward-Crutchfield-Obituary

Edward E. Crutchfield Sr.

Charlotte, North Carolina

1941 - 2024

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Edward E. Crutchfield Sr. July 14, 1941 - January 2, 2024 Charlotte, North Carolina - Edward Elliott Crutchfield, Sr, longtime banker, civic leader, husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully at his home in Vero Beach, FL on Tuesday, January 2, 2023. He was 82 years old. He is survived...

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I am so very sorry for your loss. Ed was a wonderful man. He was my CEO and friend at First Union starting in 1989 until he left. My finest memory was working on a merger over a weekend and he came in to work with raggedy jeans, fishing vest and fishing hat with lures. Always a smile on his face and a cheery hello. He will be missed!

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I am grateful for the life of Ed Crutchfield, his love for Charlotte, his contributions for Charlotte's good, and his good to so many people. My prayers for Ed and his family. Chris Collins

Ed provided me an opportunity to be a part of the growth of First Union after the acquisition of First Railroad and Banking company in 1986 and encouraged me in additional opportunities across the franchise and for that I am and will remain grateful. God bless you Ed for all you have accomplished for so many and what your support brought to them.

Eddie as we all knew him in elementary school blasted on to the scene at Eastover School in a big way. We were in Mrs. Deals 5 th grade class together. I remember one time at show and tell , Eddie stood strongly in front of the green chalk board and told us all about the car wreck he was in over Thanksgiving on his way to Albermarle where his grandparents lived. Eddie looked rather like a pirate with a deep gash across his cheek. We were mesmerized by his bravery. Eddie brought me my first...

Joined FUNB after 1966 graduation from Davidson. I am Forever grateful to Ed for his personsal support of me throughout my 20 year career at FUNB

I respected and admired the man. I felt of him as a friend

So sorry for your loss.

Elliott, Lynn, and family, Hugs to Eddie, Liza, Grace, Lucy, and Sarah. They are blessed to have had such a remarkable grandfather. Prayers for all the family. Debbie Lamm