BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NC - OBITUARIES - Bob J. Sprinkle, 3 Feb 2002
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BOB J. SPRINKLE
BLACKVILLE, SC – Bob J. Sprinkle, 67, died Sunday, February 3, 2002 at his 
home in Blackville, SC, after a long bout with cancer. Born in Asheville, he 
was the son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Joe A. Sprinkle. He graduated from Emma 
High School in Asheville, Mars Hill College and attended George Washington 
University. During his career in electronic design, he served as engineering 
manager for WABCO and retired as senior electronic design engineer for AVTEC 
in Gilbert. He was instrumental in the development of communication systems 
used by airlines and railroads worldwide, as well as an expert in the design 
of locomotive radios. An avid amateur radio operator, KA4WET, he was a member 
of the DX Century Club, earned by making contact with other stations in at 
least 100 different countries. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of 
Blackville First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Burleson Sprinkle of the home; a son, 
Douglas Sprinkle of Rapid City, SD; a brother and sister-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. 
Larry Sprinkle of Asheville; mother-in-law, Mrs. Louise P. Burleson of 
Newland; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Flora Ann and Lawrence Boone of 
Newland; two nieces; five nephews; and special five-year friend, Caroline Joy 
Avera of Barnwell. He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Sprinkle of 
Mims, FL, and brother-in-law, George E. Burleson of Newland.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Blackville First Baptist 
Church. Revs. Lindsay Inman and Larry Sprinkle officiated. Burial was at 1 
p.m. Thursday in Yellow Mountain Cemetery in Plumtree with Rev. Wallace Wise 
officiating. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. at Folk Funeral Home in 
Williston, SC. Webb Funeral Home in Spruce Pine was in charge of local 
arrangements. Memorials may be made to: Blackville First Baptist Church, P.O. 
Box 217, Blackville, SC 29817.