Terry Milton Spencer

Spencer, Terry Milton
Terry Milton Spencer was born to Milford and Mildred Spencer on February 23, 1935 in Barnesville, OH and passed away on May 16, 2011 in Tempe, AZ. Terry entered grade school in Cleveland, OH at Stannard Elementary and graduated from high school at Kirtland High School in Kirtland, OH, class of 1953. Terry's work world included a stint at Addressograph Multigraph, three years in the US Army, 8 years with the Mentor, OH Police Force, and as an adjustor for Midwestern Mutual Insurance Co. He loved to be outdoors working on his home and property, playing sports in his younger years, coaching youth teams and his membership in The Boys' League of Willoughby Hills. Terry enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren's sports and activities. He was an avid follower and critic of The Cleveland Browns. Visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., in Willoughby, OH from 2 to 5 PM Sunday, May 22. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 23 at 10 AM at Body of Christ Community Church, 38057 Erie Rd., Willoughby, OH with a luncheon following at the church. Private Family Graveside Services will be at South Kirtland Cemetery following the luncheon. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; sister, Shirley (Tony) Caputo; children, Craig Douglas (Mette) of Chesterland OH, Sue Wilcosky (Ray) of Mentor OH, Shari (Chuck) Morelli of Louisville KY, Debbie Musgrave of Mentor OH, Sue Farrell (Randy) of Wickliffe OH and Karen Cruz of Chicago IL. Terry's family includes 16 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carole Louise who died in infancy. He will be missed by his many OH and AZ friends, his high school classmates, his neighbors and former co-workers. Memorial donations may be written to Kirtland Board of Education, and sent to Kirtland High School, The Alumni Fund, 9252 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland, OH 44094. Arrangements entrusted to Tempe Mortuary.