N C (Spence) Spencer, 87, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015, at The Meadows in Fulton after an extended illness. He was born March 13, 1928 to the late N C Spencer Sr. and the late Trillia Cummings Spencer. He worked as an union carpenter in the Waukegan, IL area and also for Itawamba/Lee counties. He served as a Naval Seaman First Class and served on the USS Chukawan (AO-100). He was a WWII Veteran. He was a member of First Baptist Church and an avid Ole Miss Rebel fan.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Ellaween Spencer of Fulton, Daughters: Sandy (Thomas) Pasiewicz of Fulton, and Joan (Marty) Grasswick of Wadsworth, IL; Son, Randy (Mathinee) Spencer of Fulton, Grandsons: Matthew (Anne) Pasiewicz, Marc (Kate) Grasswick, Michael Grasswick, Samuel Spencer, Granddaughters: Laura (Baden) Honeycutt, Loren Spencer, Miah Spencer, and Lydia Spencer: Great-grandchildren: Hannah, Nick, Ella Beth, and Brody; Brothers: Billy (Shelby) Spencer and Guyther (JoAnn) Spencer; Sister, Jennie Vee (Wayne) Grissom.
Preceded in death by his parents.
Pallbearers are Ken Bishop, Ron Phillips, Randy Reich, Gary Barnes, Dale Blaylock, and Jerry Farris.
Memorials can be made to Gideons International P.O. Box 753, Fulton, MS 38843 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
