William Spencer

Dub as he was called was born in Marlow, Oklahoma on September 24, 1912 to George Washington Spencer and his wife Emma Rhodes Spencer. He married a Texas girl, Bernice Roberts, January 25, 1936 in Lawton, Oklahoma. In 1937, the young couple moved to Roswell looking for employment. He led a quiet solitary life after the death of his wife Bernice in 1992. He worked as a farmer, carpenter, and became a certified auto mechanic who you could always trust, employed at Durham Ford until his retirement in 1976.

He shares his birth year with the birth of our state, New Mexico the first anniversary of the NASCAR 500 races, and the release of the first silent movie, The Keystone Cops. During his long life span of 100 years and 3 months, he has known of Pancho Villas raids, the development of nuclear bombs in Los Alamos and some terrible things too, such as two world wars, The Great Depression, the Dust Bowl and the assassination of a president.

He always said he had the best hobby in the world: fishing, fishing, and fishing. Fishing was better than eating or sleeping. He loved to travel in his motorhome and enjoyed seeing forest, wild flowers, lakes, mountains and unusual rock formations. As you can see, he loved the outdoors.

His surviving family includes a single son: Nolen Lee Spencer and his wife Aderan two grandchildren: Dawn Lynne Lepisto and her husband Tom, Renetta Lee Burson and her husband Jay two greatgrandchildren: Jon Hudson Burson IV and Lindsey Lee Lepisto one greatgreat granddaughter: AyrisLee Geneva Lepisto, who was the apple of his eye. He usually had jelly beans and orange slices waiting for her visit.

We will all miss this gentleman. Our whole family extends their appreciation to all the staff at Mission Arch Care Center for their loving care and passionate attention of WJ Spencer.

Arrangements are being directed by the professionals at LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

The viewing will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 from 37 P.M. The graveside service will be held at South Park Cemetery on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. His life celebration will be officiated by Pastor Rick Hale of Grace Community Church. Sean Lee will offer music selections.

Visitation

LaGrone Funeral Chapel
900 South Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
37 P.M.

Service

Graveside

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88201
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
2:00 P.M.

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203