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James Curtis Spence Sr.

James Spence Obituary

Napanoch, NY

James Curtis Spence, Sr., of Napanoch, a life long resident and a laborer for Local 17, Newburgh, died July 2, 2008 in Dallas, OR. He was 60.

The son of Albert Clarence and Elaine Brown Spence, he was born May 4, 1948 in Ellenville.

He was a member of the Ellenville Elks Lodge #1971.

He served in the United States Army and the United States Army Reserve.

Survivors include his wife, Teresa Kathleen Kuhlmann Spence at home; two children, James C. Spence, Jr. and his wife, Anna of Riverdale, NY and Shelly Jean Spence of Germantown, MD; his brother, Albert C. Spence of Grahamsville; two sisters, Terra Albertson of Poughkeepsie and Shirley Sosis of Napanoch; two grandchildren, Jackson and Grace Spence; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Friends may call at Loucks Funeral Home, Inc., 79 N. Main St., Ellenville on Sunday, July 6 from 7-9 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 7 at the funeral home.

Cremation will be at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements by Loucks Funeral Home, Inc.; 845-647-4343.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times Herald-Record on Jul. 5, 2008.

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Cindy Belair (VanZandt)

July 14, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 14, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Willy Depuy

July 11, 2008

Dear Teresa - so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We go back a long time - we rode the school bus together ! Although I cannot be there to offer you my sympathy in person - please know that you and your family are in my thoughts. Willy (Moraen) Depuy

PATRICIA SMITH

July 9, 2008

DEAR TERESA, WE ARE SO SADDEN TO HEAR OF JIMMY'S DEATH. ONLY TIME WILL HELP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. PATRICIA (COUSIN) AND ROGER

Sharon Bernabeu

July 8, 2008

Theresa and family,

My the many memories of the past always be with you, and bring you through this difficult time...

My prayers and thoughts are with you.

A long lost class-mate from Ellenvile High, Sharon (Simmons) Bernabeu

Sharon Bernabeu

July 8, 2008

Theresa and family,

May the many memories of the past always be with you, and bring you through this difficult time...

My prayers and thoughts are with you.

A long lost class-mate from Ellenvile High, Sharon (Simmons) Bernabeu

george williams

July 8, 2008

Teresa, I have lost a life long friend, my thoughts and prayers are with you. love ya. Mr.George.

Mary Ellen Yachnowitz

July 6, 2008

Theresa and family,
So sorry to hear about Jim, my thoughts and prayers are with you all..May Jim fly high with the Angels.
Mary Ellen Cathcart/ Yachnowitz
Melbourne Fl.

July 6, 2008

Theresa, Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Donna & Mary

Phillip & Ellen Damms

July 6, 2008

Terry, We are so sorry to here about Jim,May the lord be with you and your family always.God Bless

Tommy Thompson

July 5, 2008

Teresa
I am very sorry to hear of Jimmys passing. My thoughts are with you and the family.

Kaaren ( Haight ) Mulhair

July 5, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

pat blackwell

July 5, 2008

teresa
it was vary sad to hear of jims passing he will realy be missed.
pat blackwell

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