Eddie Cheastean Sprouse

Aug. 30, 1933 – Oct. 5, 2019

Eddie Cheastean Sprouse peacefully departed his life on earth October, 5 2019 at his home in Mineral, Virginia.

He was born in Cucko, Virginia, August 30, 1933 to Emmett and Leah Sprouse.  Surviving family include his wife, Patricia, of 62 years of marriage; his daughters, Lisa Farmer and Michelle Brown; along with grandchildren, Shelby Sprouse, Erin Brown, Sean Brown and Dylan Farmer.  Eddie will be greeted in heaven by his son, Michael Sprouse; and granddaughter, Carol Anne Brown.  

Mr. Sprouse proudly served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War and then successfully ran City Auto Wrecking in downtown Richmond for decades.  He served as a deacon at Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church and retired to his home town of Louisa.  

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 25 at Mineral Baptist Church. A burial at Culpeper National Cemetery will be held Friday, November 1 at 11 a.m.