Mr. Spencer was born in Amarillo, Texas on December 3, 1953 to Jesse Garvin Spencer and Nona Belle Day-Spencer. He graduated from Sandia High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1972. Later, he received a Master’s degree in Geology from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. He had a successful career as a geologist here in the Permian Basin. His wife of 42 years, Darlene Spencer; his children Jesse Spencer and Shelly Godden, six grandchildren, and sister Linda survive him.
He was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He loved to socialize and was a bright light to everyone that knew him. An avid motorcyclist, his favorite hobbies including riding his Harley Davidson, conversing with everyone he met, and drinking beer.
His funeral services will be at Frank Wilson Funeral home on October 29 at 11:00 AM, followed by an interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. There will be a viewing held on October 28 from 1:00-5:00 PM at the funeral home. In addition, a Celebration of Life gathering scheduled for October 27 at Corkey’s from 1:00-3:00 PM.
