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1939 - 2020
 Mr. James E. Spencer, 81, of Huntington, WV, passed away on April 21st, 2020 in St. Mary's Medical Center following complications after a long illness. He was preceded in death by both parents, Ed & Mary Lou Spencer, his brother, Robert Geary Spencer and his sister, Sandra Jeane Jividen. He was born on March 22, 1939 and grew up in Huntington and graduated from Huntington High Class of ’57, Marshall University's 1st graduating class with a BBA in Accounting. After graduation he worked as an accountant and manager in health care for 52 years, starting with Hayflich, a regional CPA firm for 20 years, then 22 years at St. Mary's Hospital as a CFO, followed by 5 years each at HIMG and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital as CFO. He was essential in spearheading the creation of Help for Animals Spay-Neuter Clinic which opened in 1997. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 45 years, Donna Steele from Milford, DE and four children Trenny (Tim) Houck, of Lexington, KY, Kimberly (Robert) Aylor of Milton, James "Butch" Spencer, Jr. of Nitro, and Tracy (Jason) Goins of Salisbury, NC. He is also survived by six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two sisters, Cathy (Don) Dickstein of Alexandria, VA and Patty (John) Justice of Huntington, numerous nephews, nieces and a host of special friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter, 1901 James River Rd., Huntington WV, 25701 in his memory. A memorial service in celebration of Jim's life will be held at a future date. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 14 condolences.
Elias Majdalani
Tuesday April 28, 2020 at
8:04 AM
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God bless his soul, he was a good man, will. Miss his smile.
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Lois Cloke
Monday April 27, 2020 at
7:52 AM
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i am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a good man. God bless you and the family
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Nancy Simmons
nancysimmons93@yahoo.com
Sunday April 26, 2020 at
4:49 PM
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Donna, I am so sorry for your loss of Jim. My prayers are with you and your family at most this difficult time. You have wonderful memories with him and those will remain forever in your heart.
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Melinda & Terry
Sunday April 26, 2020 at
1:30 PM
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We will miss Jim's huge personality and kind heart for family and animals. We love you Donna, Trenny and Tracy. Our hearts are with you.
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Bill Snoddy
Sunday April 26, 2020 at
11:23 AM
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Sorry for your loss, our prayers got out to the family.
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Betty Bowen
debebow@bellsouth.net
Sunday April 26, 2020 at
8:03 AM
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Jim was such a good man he was my escort when I was homecoming queen. I will always remember how hard he worked on our reunion it was a great one.
Condolence to all his family!
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Paul Herrick
Sunday April 26, 2020 at
5:32 AM
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So Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
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Sherry Noe
shernoe2016@gmail.com
Saturday April 25, 2020 at
4:31 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Jim very much. He was always so good to me and my parents. He will be missed. Love to Donna, Trenny, Tracy, Butch, Kim and the whole family.
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George and Gloria Hanna
Saturday April 25, 2020 at
3:12 PM
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Dear Donna, we were so sorry to hear that Jim passed away. You lost a loving husband and we lost a good friend. God bless you and your family. May his memory be eternal.
Love George and Gloria
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Paul Kent
Pmkent24@gmail.com
Saturday April 25, 2020 at
10:53 AM
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Jim was a good man and friend. He was always available to speak with me anytime I asked. Thanks Jim .
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Jane Aylor Fretz
janefretz@gmail.com
Saturday April 25, 2020 at
9:19 AM
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So sorry Donna and family. Jim was always so special in the life of his many friends. Jim was my first boyfriend at Miller Elementary school. And we had a closeness throughout our school years through high school and college....a forever friend. I will miss him.
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Forrest Jones
Saturday April 25, 2020 at
8:29 AM
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Donna and family
There is not enough space to describe my feelings for Jim. Classmate, friend, reunion super organizer and
consummate gentleman. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Forrest
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Judy Lynn Brewster
judylynnbrewster@gmail.com
Saturday April 25, 2020 at
7:36 AM
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Donna, I am so sorry. Jimmy was my first boy friend at age 12. He meant a lot to me
Judy Lynn Brewster
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Carolyn Leadmon
Saturday April 25, 2020 at
6:48 AM
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I was so sorry for your loss. I worked with Mr. Spencer at SMMC for many years and always had so much respect for him. He was always so approachable and treated everyone as family. He always had a smile for everyone and made our jobs so much easier. Such a joy to work with and always a true friend.
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