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Obituary for Homer Spencer
Homer Spencer, age 80, of Jackson, Kentucky, beloved husband of the late Amelia Joyce Spencer, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
Homer was born on September 13, 1935, a son of the late Dan and Mary (McIntosh) Spencer. He was a retired miner and construction worker.
He is survived by two daughters, Thelma Jean Bruen of Michigan; and Mary Elaine (Brian) Radtke also of Michigan; three sons, Kenneth (Deb) Spencer of Michigan; James Reed Spencer of Texas; Mark (Leann) Spencer also of Texas; two brothers, Willie (Kay) Spencer of Michigan; Allen (Joan) Spencer also of Michigan; four sisters, Ailene Hall of Jackson, Kentucky; Edna Daves of Michigan; Helen Teal of Michigan; and Ruby (Grover) Bellanger also of Michigan; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife, Joyce Spencer, and parents, Dan and Mary Spencer, Homer was also preceded in death by one son, David Homer Spencer; sisters, Ruth Spencer, and Louise Spencer; brothers, Roy Spencer and Hershel Spencer.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Watts Funeral Home Chapel at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2016 with Sam Faulkner and Joshua Huff officiating. Homer will be laid to rest in the High Top Cemetery in Jackson, Kentucky with his family and friends serving as pallbearers. Friends may visit the funeral home after 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 11, 2016. Additional services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday with David Collins officiating.
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Psalm 23:4
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Visitation
Thursday
11
Aug
6:00 PM8/11/2016 6:00:00 PM
Watts Funeral Home
650 KY-15 Jackson, KY 41339
Additional services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m.