Charles Neal Spencer

Charles Neal Spencer, 87, passed away at home peacefully on March 14, 2015. He was born on April 10, 1927 in Hyde County, the youngest child of John and Mary Neal Spencer. Charles was the loving husband for sixty years of Annette Croom Spencer, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his brother Joseph, and his sisters, Carolyn, Mary Lewis, and Julia. Charles leaves to cherish his memory, his brother, Warren Spencer (Grace) and sister-in-law, Mae Spencer. Also his children, Bob Spencer (Michelle), Mary Kate Palmer (Billy), Richard Spencer (Sibel), and Amy Brown (Duane). He was blessed with nine grandchildren, Jacob (Jenny), Phoebe, Seth, Neal (Kelsie), Tara, John, Katelyn, Leia, and Lucas. He was also blessed with five great granddaughters, Zeta, Aurelia, India, Emberley, Lavinia, and many loving nieces and nephews. Charles was as an electrician, and retired from Babcock and Wilcox after 31 years of service. He was a World War II veteran. His children will remember that he could fix and grow most anything. He was a faithful member of Wrightsboro United Methodist Church for more than 50 years. The focus of his life was his faith, his family, and his garden. He was a man of few words, but a great communicator of his love. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6 to 8 PM at his home. The funeral service will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Andrews Market Street Chapel. Interment will follow in Oakdale Cemetery. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to his caregivers, Sharon Hall, Kitty Tate, and Stacy Bigler, and his neighbors. Memorial gifts may be made to Wrightsboro United Methodist Church, 3300 North Kerr Avenue, Wilmington, NC.