Gene Albert Spencer, 86, of Gastonia passed away Wednesday November 7, 2018. Gene was a fixture in his neighborhood. He kept an immaculate yard and he won “yard of the month” numerous times. Gene loved to do his own yard work and he could often be seen riding his tractor mowing his lawn. Gene also loved animals – especially dogs. He was known for adopting a number of rescue dogs over the years. Gene was also a dedicated Carolinas Panthers Fan.
Gene was from Morganton and he attended Hudson High School. After graduating in 1951 he served his county in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After his time in the Navy he joined the United States Air Force for another eight years. After his military career Gene was a car salesman. He helped many people buy cars while he worked at Armstrong Nissan. In his free time Gene was an avid golfer. Gene will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
Gene is the son of the late Maude (Evans) and Elisha Spencer. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Carolyn (Redding) Spencer and a brother Ronnie Spencer.
Left to cherish their memories of Gene and to carry on his legacy are his children; daughter Lisa Dawn Spencer and son Stephen Spencer and wife Amy; granddaughters Ashley Mitchell and husband Mike and Allison Spencer. Gene leaves behind one great-granddaughter – Taylor Mitchell. Also surviving Gene are sisters Daisy Tatham and Deborah Clanton – both of Gastonia.
The family request in lieu of flowers that donations be made in Gene’s name to the Gaston Humane Society, P.O. Box 2334 Gastonia, NC 28053.
The family will hold a private service at a later date.
The staff at Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park is honored to serve the Spencer family.
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