C.D. Spangler, Jr.

July 22, 2018

CHARLOTTE – Mr. Spangler was born on April 5, 1932 in Charlotte, and died on July 22, 2018. He was predeceased by his mother Veva C. Yelton Spangler and his father C. D. Spangler both from Cleveland County, N. C. His only sister, Barbara, died in 1968. Mr. Spangler is survived by his wonderful wife of 58 years, Meredith and daughters Anna and Abigail, as well as four grandchildren, Meredith, Audrey, Eleanor and Jeffrey, and son-in-law Tom Nelson. Mr. Spangler was graduated from Dilworth Elementary, Alexander Graham Junior High School, Woodberry Forest School, the University of North Carolina, and Harvard Business School. Mr. Spangler was the president of UNC for 11 years from 1986 to 1997. Mr. Spangler often said that was "the best job in North Carolina". Earlier, he was a member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and was chairman of the N. C. State Board of Education. Mr. Spangler also was on the board of several corporate, charitable, and religious organizations, including his family business. He had the strong support of his family, his business associates, his friends and his educational colleagues. Mr. Spangler had many unanswered questions about government and religious organizations. A memorial service will be held at Myers Park Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 31, at 11 a.m.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

 

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  • Martha Spurrier May

    I appreciate all of the information about C.D. Spangler, Jr. and all of his incredible accomplishments.
    My father, Bill Spurrier, was the President of H&S Lumber Company. He and C.D. Spangler Sr. partnered in many construction projects in the early days of Charlotte neighborhoods just before and after World War II.
    I have tried to access any online historical information about C.D. Spangler, Sr but can’t seem to find anything except information about his son’s history.

    Could you please tell me if there is any site where I can access information about the life of C.D. Spangler, Sr.

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  • Clyde Daves

    He was a good man. I'll never forget the family reunions! Always wanted to be near him. Back when there was a Morrison's cafeteria at SP he would give me $20 to go the toy store! I knew I wanted to glean?

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