Leon F. Spencer, 85, passed away September 9, 2020 in Arlington, TX. He was born on August 17, 1935 in Hannibal, Missouri to Eugene Patrick Spencer and Agnes Isabell Evans. Leon graduated from McCooey High School. He grew up next door to Beverly Jean Hagan and they started dating his senior year and married September 26, 1959.
Leon enlisted in the USAF (United States Air Force) in June of 1954. He retired from the United States Air Force in July of 1974. After leaving the Air Force for 5 years, he went back to work for the Department of Justice and Department of Labor, retiring again from the U.S. Government. He enjoyed fishing and camping and family gatherings. He was a warm, outgoing, and compassionate person and a loving Father, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa.
Leon is survived by his sister Dorothy Ellen Bastean, children Patrick Allen and wife Tammy Marie, Victoria Lynne Spencer, Scott Eric and wife Paula; Grandchildren – Tasha Nikl, Sondra Arroyo, Tiffany Mayberry, Allen Patrick Spencer, Scott Eric Spencer II and Nicholas Paul Spencer, Scott and Eric; Great-grandchildren – Kalli Arroyo, Kelsey Arroyo, Nathan Nikl, and Katelyn Nikl.