Winfred Spencer

Son, Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather and Friend

Winfred was born February 3, 1936 to Thelma (Childers) Spencer in Milan, Georgia. He traveled and worked in many states and ultimately settled in Manatee County. He loved fishing, golfing and taking care of his garden. He loved and trusted God and he cared deeply for his family. His smile and laugh could light up a room. But when he raised his voice, you knew things were getting serious. He worked for many years in the waste management industry and finally retired after dedicating many years of his life working hard and being dedicated to the business and the multitude of colleagues and friends he met along the way.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Oliver, his daughter, Vinetta Spencer, his sister, Edna Greenwood and sister-in-law, Gwendolyn Poole.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife of 46 years, Thomasena Spencer and his brother, Jack (Glenda) Lewis. He leaves behind his legacy of living life to the fullest, working hard and caring for others to his children, Gary Spencer, Zita (Robert) Gieger, Lora Spencer, Winifred Spencer-Merritt, Gregg (Lisa) Harden, Toni (Scott) Garrett, and Winfred T. Spencer. He had a special place in his heart for each of his grandchildren, Phillip S. Garrett II, Courtney O’Leary, Chelsea Garrett, Noah Harden, Sydney Harden, Danna Spencer, LaDawn Simpson, Whitney Joseph, Deremy Gieger, Justin Brown, Jason Spencer, Shanika King, Nikeya King, and Mya King. He established and played his role to the fullest as big-brother to his in-laws Richardean (James) Bruce, Andrew (Ephonia) McCobb, Camille (Johnn) Searles, Diane McCobb, and Charles (Barbara) McCobb. He was blessed with 18 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends have loved and will truly miss him.