BORN

1942

DIED

2015

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William Spencer Obituary

William H. "Bill" Spencer
Newburgh, IN
William H. "Bill" Spencer, 72, of Newburgh, Indiana passed away at 5:45pm, Monday, May 11, 2015 at St. Mary's Medical Center.
Bill was born December 21, 1942 in Grayville, IL the son of the late Edwin and Carolyn (Pritchett) Spencer.
Bill served in the United States Army, then worked for IBM for 32 years. He was a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and enjoyed photography, travel, gardening and tinkering on the computer.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Joyce (Mooney) Spencer of Newburgh, IN; two daughters Carol Lesh (Robert) of Newburgh, IN and Kathy Hartz (Bob) of Evansville, sister Mary "Sue" Tice of Grayville, IL., brother Ernest Spencer (Susan) of Champaign, IL. and sister-in-law Sharon Spencer of Grayville, IL., three grandchildren Austin Lesh, Rachel Lesh and Jacob Hartz.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bob Spencer.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 am, Friday, May 15, 2015 at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel -A Family Tradition Funeral Home, 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville with Jerry Clark officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Newburgh where the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club will perform full Military Rites.
Friends may call from 3 pm until 7 pm, Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel-A Family Tradition Funeral Home and again from 9 am until time of service at 10 am, Friday.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Warrick County Habitat for Humanity 10622 Telephone Rd., Chandler, IN 47610 and Student Christian Fellowship, 440 S. Weinbach Ave, Evansville, IN 47714.
Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

Published by Courier Press on May 13, 2015.
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Joyce...you know how sorry we were to hear of Bill's passing. You both have been such special clients and friends. Know that my offer to help was sincere and anything I can do to make things easier for you in the coming days, call me. Suzy

Suzy Mc Cormack

May 14, 2015

Joyce, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Loyett Gaines

May 13, 2015

Joyce and family,
We are so sorry to hear of William's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dr. Roger Haywood and the staff at Evansville Eyecare Associates

May 13, 2015

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