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Edward Dekrafft Obituary
February 11, 1938 - November 11, 2020
Charlotte, North Carolina - Ed, 82, returned home to his Heavenly Father peacefully Wednesday, November 11, 2020, while being cared for by his family. His family was the most important thing in the world to him. Having the last few months to share stories and be with each other daily was truly a gift of God to all. Ed was a man of unconditional love for all thing's and family. His unsolicited and unknown giving to others was a huge part of who he was. He never wanted those he helped to know where it came from. That was a tradition Ed started and past down to family throughout the years.
Ed and Peggy owned and operated Unique Gardening in Pineville one of the first Premier Garden Centers in the Charlotte area. Ed was known as "Mr. Ed" to the gardening community for his quick wit and joyful heart. He always made everybody feel welcome with his conversation and love of people.
Once retired they spent time traveling and enjoying life with their dogs. They created a backyard full of beautiful flowers year-round that housed nearly all the birds, squirrels and chipmunks in their neighborhood.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents Jewell Kidd deKrafft and C. E. deKrafft. Brother John A. deKrafft and his daughter Lisa Lynn deKrafft. He is survived by wife of 63 years Peggy Kirkley deKrafft, brother Charles W. deKrafft of Columbia SC, daughter Michele D. Hovis and son Charles E. deKrafft and 4 grandchildren all of Charlotte. Ed graduated from Myers Park High and attended Kings College. Ed served in the Army Reserve at Fort Jackson. Ed was also a member of the Charles M. Setzer 0693 Ancient Free & Accepted Masons.
Due to COVID 19 restrictions, the privately held family memorial service will be on November 14th, at New City Church in SouthPark. This will follow with a private graveside service held at Sharon Memorial.
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Vickie Cloer Lineberry
December 2, 2020
Dearest Peggy, Michelle, Chuck and family, What special memories we have of being a neighborhood "family" for over 50 years! Ed was at the heart of those memories. God blessed us with this gift of sharing and caring through the years. As we grew up and went our separate ways, Peg and Ed were always there for Mom, and that was such a comfort. Her heart was always there with them, even when she could no longer be there. I am thankful for the gift God has given all of us and to know that friends are the family you get to choose for yourself. My hope is that your special memories will sustain you and even bring a smile to your face. Ed was a wonderful man and we were blessed to have had him in our lives.
Love always,
Vickie Cloer Lineberry
Barbara Gardner
November 17, 2020
It was such a wonderful man who always made you feel very special. He indeed did love his family and loved being around people. He will be missed greatly! Blessings, Barbara and Michael Gardner
Dave and Patsy Owings
November 15, 2020
Peggy, Michele and Chuck.. We have fond memories of everyone from “long ago”. We wish there had been more of them.
Debra Bryant
November 15, 2020
Peggy and family, so sorry to hear about ED. PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY.
LOVE, DEBRA BRYANT
Joanne P Robinson
November 15, 2020
Peggy, Since Long's closed back in March, I couldn't keep up with my friends like you and Ed. I was so sorry to hear about this this morning. Please know I loved both of you and my prayers are with you and your family. Love, Joanne Robinson
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