Edward O.F. Spratt

Mr. Edward O.F. Spratt, age 86, died April 7, 2003 at Carolina Medical Center-Pineville, after several years of declining health. Edward was born on June 28, 1916 in Greenville, SC, son of the late Frank Killian Spratt and Edna Garlington Spratt.
He was a direct descendant of Thomas Spratt, the first settler of the area that became Charlotte. He graduated from Greenville High School, attended Columbia Bible College and Central Piedmont Community College. He was first employed by S.H. Kress & Company, trained in their New York office and became manager of their Southeastern Division. While located in Greensboro, he met his future wife, Evelyn Troxler, whom he married in 1941. During World War II, Edward served in the Air Force. While a pre-aviation cadet at Keesler Field, he set a world record by performing 6, 429 consecutive sit-ups, averaging one sit-up every six seconds. When his record was later challenged, he complete 8, 625 sit-ups in 10 1/2 hours to set a second world record.
In 1947, Edward and his family moved to Charlotte where he resided until moving to Plantation Estates, Matthews in 1992. He was an active member of Old Providence Swim and Racquet Club. He owned and operated a number of restaurants in Charlotte. He then represented Ely and Walker, a mens' and boys' apparel manufacturer, where he won several awards for his outstanding salesmanship.
Edward was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church in Charlotte.
Mr. Spratt was predeceased by his parents and his older brother, Frank K. Spratt, Jr. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Troxler Spratt of Plantation Estates, Matthews; their three daughters, Caroline Spratt Young and her husband, Dr. Kyle A. Young of Greensboro, Ms. Jannelyn Spratt of Peabody, MA, and Dr. Eve Spratt and husband Dr. James Edwards of Isle of Palms, SC; his four grandchildren, Dr. Amy Young Jordan and her husband George Jordan of Greensboro, Lance Edward Young of Arlington, VA, and Clifton Spratt Edwards and Carlyann Eve Edwards of Isle of Palms, SC. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ann Spratt Wilson and her husband James Wilson of Matthews; a brother, Lt. Col. (Ret) Roy McRee Spratt and his wife Roberta Spratt of Bermuda Run, Advance, NC; sister-in-law, Florence Spratt of Mountain Home, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the staff at Plantation Estates for their loving care and attention.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to HALOS (Helping and Lending Outreach Support), a charity founded by his daughter, Eve, c/o Dr. Eve Spratt, 3014 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms, SC 29451, or First Presbyterian Church TV Fund Ministry, 200 West Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, or Parkinson Support Group, 1401 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.
A memorial service will be held at Plantation Estates, Matthews, at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2003 with Dr. William P. Wood and Chaplain Larry Watts officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Harry and Bryant Company is serving the family of Mr. Spratt.