James Franklin Spratt

“Spratt” was the name well known by all his friends. He was born on July 24, 1946 in Mason City, Iowa to Jacob and Elsa Spratt.

After graduating high school he joined the United States Army and deployed to Vietnam. He received an honorable discharge after serving his contract.

He married his wife Le on March 22, 1973. They raised 4 children. Jim was an entrepreneur. He owned many businesses in his time: Sprattco, Vans Pig Stand, Spark Plug and JR Remodeling Company. He later on worked for UPS and retired from there. “Spratt” was a member of the VFW in OKC.

Jim Spratt enjoyed playing golf and helping others. He had a big heart. His wife would say he was generous to others quite often. He spent his summers in Clear Lake, Iowa where he grew up. He played golf often and visited family and friends. He was also a member of the VFW in Clear Lake. He loved the 4th of July. He would always have his family with him and they would have the greatest time.

One great achievement Spratt dreamt of accomplishing and finally did was making a hole in one! November 16, 2020, on hole number #17 he fulfilled that dream!!

Jim is preceded in death by his father Jacob Spratt, mother Elsa (Broyles) Spratt, and his brothers Jacob Spratt, Charles Spratt, and Don Spratt. He is survived by his wife Le Spratt (Tuyet Nga) of Oklahoma City, OK, daughter Sheila Spratt of Norman, Oklahoma, sons David Spratt of Tulsa Oklahoma, John Spratt of Noble, Oklahoma, Shawn Spratt of Tulsa, Oklahoma, sister Judy Spratt of Clear Lake, Iowa, grandchildren Jeremy, Sarah, Conner, Louis, Daven, Allie, Mychelle, Michael, Tyler, Taylor, Eason, Emarie, Mathieu, Serenity, and Siloh.