Ira B. "Pee Wee" Spence, Jr., 67, of New Bern, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 with his family by his side. Pee Wee was known for doing things his way and will be remembered fondly for his love of dancing, cooking, shrimping and ability to talk to anyone!
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cotten Funeral Chapel with burial to follow at Greenleaf Memorial Park.
He is survived by two daughters, Diane Spence Adams (Sean) and Marti Spence Saulter (Mike); one son, Tyler Shane Spence; five sisters, Anda Sanders (Leroy), Pamela Spence, Tamela Spence (Barry), Mary Spence and Libby Mister (Rusty); one brother, Billy Spence (Lee); four grandchildren, Jessica Lee, Brooke Hlavsa, Megan Koonce, and Michael Saulter; four great grandchildren, Payton, Greyson, Sadie, and Justice; and many nieces, nephews, friends and his beloved dogs, "Lulu" and "Bobo."
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira "R.B" Spence and Opal Spence; and sister, Margaret Grimsley.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at Cotten Funeral Home and other times at the home of his daughter, Marti, located at 320 Wildlife Road, New Bern.
Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.
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