He graduated from the old Penn Yan Academy Class of 1949. He attended Alfred University, Rhode Island University, and was ordained to ministry in Iowa by the Mid-American Baptist Churches. George gave 42 years to rural church ministry in ten different churches in five states.
George is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth L. Spencer, son Jeremy (Susan) L. Spencer, son Jonathan M. Spencer, and daughter Sarah (Keith) L. Yoder, sister Mary Fullagar, brother Raymond (Johanna) Spencer and sister-in-law Sherry Spencer Pierce, grandchild Rachel (Derek) Deutmeyer, grandchild Ryan S. Yoder, grandchild Dan N. Spencer and grandchild Jon Y. Spencer.
George was predeceased by, mother Alice G. Spencer and father George G. Spencer, brother Howard Spencer, sister Ramona Spencer and brother John Spencer.
A memorial service for George will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Second Milo Baptist Church, Corner of 14A and Second Milo Rd., Penn Yan, New York. An interment will be at the convenience of his family at Second Milo Cemetery, Town of Milo, New York.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in George's memory may be made to Second Milo Baptist Church, c/o Treasurer Susan Gibson, 58 Water St., Dundee, New York 14837.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.townsendwoodfuneralchapel.com for the Spencer family.