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Age 85, of Pittsburgh, PA, in the Hill District, beloved father, passed away peacefully, on March 3, 2016. \A World War II veteran and renowned jazz pianist in the city of Pittsburgh in the 1950s through 2000s. He is survived by his three children, Doryai, Ravanna and Jephthah III; eight grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. A celebration of Spencer-Bey's life will be held in his honour on Saturday, March 19, 2016, from 3 p.m.-4 p.m. at SAMUEL J. JONES FUNERAL HOME, 2644 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Family will receive guests at 2:00 p.m.
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Tina Lockhart
March 17, 2016
To the family of Mr.Spence as I called him.I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss.Mr. Spence was a wonderful man and my dear friend here on Fairywood.I and my family were blessed to have known him. He was gifted and kind and just so beautiful. Mr.Spence has touched a great number of lives through his shared wisdom he will not be forgotten.
Lamar Coaston Jr
March 15, 2016
Condolences & Prayers of Comfort!
Deacon William J. Howard
March 15, 2016
I just want to say to the family of Spencer-Bey, your loved one was admired not only by me, but so many of Pittsburgh jazz lovers. He was a great teacher and motivator for the music and the musicians. He always said "Bill you have to practice the tunes that you enjoy and make sure you play a tune in its original key before you learn it in another key".
He was very unselfish with teaching and always telling one "keep pushing for your best". He was a great lover of developing the left hand. He always loved the standards of the 40's and 50's,etc. Spencer is truly the one that made it all real-in jazz and friendship.
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March 14, 2016
Sympathy to your family at this difficult time.
May God's words at Isa 41:10 give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
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