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Charles Spencer Obituary
ROCK HILL - Mr. Charles "Chuck" William Fraser Spencer III, 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at the Candler Hospital in Metter, Ga. Prior to his recent illness, he was a lifelong resident of Rock Hill, S.C.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at Westminster Presbyterian Chapel, with Dr. Shelton P. Sanford III officiating. Burial will be private.
Mr. Spencer was born Dec. 10, 1947, to the late Charles "Charlie" William Fraser Spencer and Elise "A" Fairley Spencer of Rock Hill. He graduated from Rock Hill High School and attended the University of South Carolina. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Back in his healthier days, he was an avid golfer and enjoyed the outdoors. He was a huge Gamecock fan and reveled in the recent successes of the football and baseball teams.
He is survived by his sister, Lisa Spencer Lindsay and husband, Jay, of Columbia, S.C.; and his uncle, William C. "Bill" Spencer and wife, Ann, of Rock Hill. Chuck was dearly loved by his nephew, Spencer Crosland Lindsay and wife, Emily, of Columbia; his niece, Mary Catherine Finley and husband, Jason, of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; and his great-nephew, Spencer Crosland Lindsay Jr.
The family will receive friends after the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1320 India Hook Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29732.
Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel is assisting the Spencer family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Spencer
Kay Elrod
February 15, 2012
It is impressive to see all the friends Chuck had from Rock Hill. We missed him at the last reunion and have been trying to locate him. So sorry to hear he had been ill for a long time. Chuck and I went to WTS and RHHS together so many years ago. My prayers to Chuck and to his family and friends.
Peg Mcleod
February 13, 2012
Dear Lisa and Jay I was so sorry to hear about Chuck. I was glad I got to see him at Spencer's wedding. It had been so long. My prayers and love go out to you. Much Love, Peg
Janice Edwards Harpster
February 11, 2012
Chuck was an awesome guy and so much fun. I pray God will bless all of you and my prayers will be with you all. I was a classmate of RHHS '66.
Karen Tinsley
February 11, 2012
I'm very sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. We were Classmates of RHHS '66. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Danny Smith
February 10, 2012
Very sorry too hear about Chuck. May God bless you.
Dennis Haire
February 10, 2012
I was very sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. He was always a very friendly and nice guy at Rock Hill High School and when we crossed paths over the years.
George Crow
February 10, 2012
So sorry to hear Chuck is no longer with us. Knew him since 8th grade at WTS. He was such a good athlete in those days. May God give you all much comfort and peace.
Becky Armstrong-Helms
February 9, 2012
My sincere sympathies on Chuck's passing. From a former RHHS classmate-Class of '66
Becky Armstrong-Helms
February 9, 2012
My sympathies to the family on Chuck's passing from a RHHS Classmate-Class of '66.
Robert Gantt
February 9, 2012
Lisa
Very sorry to hear that Chuck passed away. I knew he had been very sick through mutual friends. I have many good memories from First Presbyterian Church and Rock Hill High of Chuck and your family.
My best to you and your family.
Linda Hunter-Carroll
February 8, 2012
Went to grammar school and High School, with Chuck would come home to visit always seemed to run into Chuck out eating, he loved good southern home cooking.I would still call him Chuckie,and he would say ok Linda I am Chuck now but you only can call me Chuckie. He will be missed.Rest In Peace ,my lifelong friend.Prayers for his family.
Gayle Russell-Zeola
February 8, 2012
Sorry to hear about Chuck's passing. We were friends for many years.
February 8, 2012
Sorry to hear this about Chuck!! I had a lot of good times with him down on Frip Island years ago!! So soor to hear this. Ann and Stacy James
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