by Laurence Gray Sprunt
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Annie Gray Sprunt Johnston
Some of this is old,
Herein retold.
Some of this is new,
And some of this is true.
a little something as a gift to their family.
My father, Laurence Gray Sprunt, is the funniest man you will ever have the privilege to know. Don’t get me
wrong; you have to get through the faux gruff exterior to get to the real cream puff. He flirts vigorously and thoroughly
entertains anyone who is fortunate enough to be in his presence.
But he is as peculiar as he is delightful. He hates spending money more than you can ever begin to imagine.
Fashion is not his strong suit. Perhaps because of that, he might have been mistaken for being homeless a time or two.
He has completed the Wrightsville Beach triathlon several times, is a history buff, a sailor and still swims every day
of the summer. He loves Beth, his wife of 47 years, his five grandchildren, the country, St. James Church and most
especially his Tuesday night poker group.
He is the lone survivor of five brothers and at age 85 lives a fabulous and vibrant life. He is smart, wise and clever
Laurence Gray Sprunt. Photograph y by Allison Potter .