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James McDowell “Mac” Sprott

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Birth	:	11 Nov 1925 Manning, Clarendon County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	17 Oct 2021
Burial	:	Manning Cemetery, Manning, Clarendon County, USA
Coordinate	:	33.7024994, -80.2061005
Description	:	James McDowell (Mac) Sprott, 95, left this world to rejoin his beloved wife Ruth Hill Sprott on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Mr. Sprott was born in Manning, S. C., son of John Webb Sprott and Minnie Sue Sauls Sprott, both of Manning. They later moved to Lynchburg, S. C. He attended the University of South Carolina and graduated from The Louisiana State University School of Banking. Mr. Sprott had a distinguished career of military service, having volunteered at age 17 during World War II in the Air Force. He was assigned to the Fighter Pilot Program, serving until... Read More	James McDowell (Mac) Sprott, 95, left this world to rejoin his beloved wife Ruth Hill Sprott on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Mr. Sprott was born in Manning, S. C., son of John Webb Sprott and Minnie Sue Sauls Sprott, both of Manning. They later moved to Lynchburg, S. C. He attended the University of South Carolina and graduated from The Louisiana State University School of Banking. Mr. Sprott had a distinguished career of military service, having volunteered at age 17 during World War II in the Air Force. He was assigned to the Fighter Pilot Program, serving until the end of the war. In 1950 he was recalled to active duty during the Korean War. In 1950, Mac and Ruth were married, and their 68 years together were full of family, friends, and travel. Their love story has inspired his family, and their affection for each other never waned. Known to many of his employees and all of his family as Papa, he loved being the patriarch of a loving family. Mr. Sprott began his banking career of 43 years at Peoples Bank in Lynchburg. After serving in the Korean War, he joined Wachovia Bank and Trust Company in Charlotte, N. C. He left Wachovia to become C.E.O. of Citizens State Bank in Bennettsville, S. C., where he served ten years as the youngest C.E.O. in banking in the state. In 1963 Mr. Sprott joined the National Bank of South Carolina in Sumter, S. C., as Vice President and City Executive. In the latter part of his banking career, Mr. Sprott was closely involved in Agriculture Banking during which time he was chairman of Ag-Bankers Association, a five-state banking group. In 1980 Mr. Sprott was named the state's Agricultural Action Banker by the American Bankers' Association. In addition Mr. Sprott served as secretary-treasurer of the Agricultural Bankers 5 th Federal Reserve District as well as chairman of the Small Business Administration. In 1990 Clemson University honored Mr. Sprott in recognition of his contribution to the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. His career spanned 28 years with NBSC, and he retired in 1991 as Senior Vice President. Throughout his adult life, Mr. Sprott was active in his community as a civic leader. He was Commander of the American Legion in Lynchburg, and in Bennettsville was a member of the JAYCEES, serving as a State Vice President. He was a Rotarian for many years, serving as President of the Sumter Rotary Club; Vice President of the Sumter Chamber of Commerce, President of the Sumter Merchants Association, the Sumter County Development Board, treasurer of both the Salvation Army and Y.M.C.A. for many years. Mr. Sprott served as a commissioner of the Sumter Area Technical College for 17 years, ending his tenure as chairman, during which time he was instrumental in having the name changed to Central Carolina Technical College. He served on many local and state-wide committees throughout his career. Following his retirement Mr. Sprott was recognized by the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce for many outstanding and unselfish contributions to the Sumter Community over four decades. Throughout his professional, civic and personal life, Mr. Sprott was known for his strength of character and honor, integrity and business acumen.

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Longitude: -80.2061005

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Parent

John Webb Sprott

(1887 - 1971)

Minnie Sue Sauls Sprott

(1900 - 1978)

Spouse

Ruth Hill Sprott

(1928 - 2018)

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Coordinate: 33.7024994, -80.2061005

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12. Fair Heaven Baptist Church
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Coordinate: 33.6660230, -80.1916550

14. Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.7416840, -80.1863785

15. Fellowship Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.6660995, -80.2382965

16. Saint Matthew Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.6809600, -80.1550610

17. Blackwell Grave Site
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Coordinate: 33.6566730, -80.1888140

18. Providence Christian Church Cemetery
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19. Scarborough Cemetery
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21. Green Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.7533400, -80.2082200

22. Lees Cemetery
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Coordinate: 33.7127991, -80.1421967

23. Providence AME Church Cemetery
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24. Paxville Baptist Church Cemetery
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