Edgar Robert Spencer Sr.
Edgar Robert Spencer Sr.
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BERWICK — Edgar Robert Spencer Sr., 85, of Salem Boulevard, Berwick, died Thursday, April 3, 2014, at Fritzingertown Senior Living Community, Drums.
He was born in Nanticoke on Jan. 5, 1929, a son of the late Charles and Catherine Spencer. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Edgar owned and operated Ed Spencer's Auto Parts since 1957. He held racetrack championships at Bone Stadium, Selinsgrove, Port Royal and Rummages Drive-In Speedway. His nickname was "Fast Eddie" and he raced under the car number 24.
He served in the U.S. Army.
Preceding him in death are his wife of 56 years, Frances Veronica, who passed away in 2008; daughter, Christine Spencer, who passed away in 2010; and brothers, Theodore, Andrew, Cyrus and Charles.
He is survived by his children and their spouses, Edgar Spencer Jr., Berwick; Jimmy and Pat Spencer, North Carolina; Justine and Steven Sinagra, Connecticut; Paul and Stacey Spencer, Gary and Laura Spencer and Pamela Spencer, Berwick; sister, Jenny Brown, Shickshinny. Ed loved and was loved by his grandchildren, Edgar Spencer III, Kristen and John Best, Christopher and Kacey Piatt, Jimmy Spencer, Katrina and Benjamin Latimer, Paul and Katie Spencer and Jerry Niznik; and his great-grandchildren, Brayden and Sierra Spencer, Addyson and Alyssa Best and Kinsley Piatt.
A memorial service to celebrate Edgar's life will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home Inc., 6 Sunset Lake Road, Hunlock Creek, with the Rev. C. Glenn Neely officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home 5 p.m. until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011; and the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
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Cole Reitzel
April 15, 2014
Edgar Your Very Special RIP Edgar Robert Spencer Sr.
Cole Reitzel
April 15, 2014
Edgar Your Are Special
joan schiffhauer
April 12, 2014
Pam, Paul,and the entire Spencer family, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I feel in love with your family many years ago, as your family was so much fun like my own. I know you will miss him, He was loved by so many people. God Bless You. Joan Schiffhauer and sons, Adam Schiffhauer, Steve and Bobby Smith.
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Mark Baranousky
April 10, 2014
Lots of memories of Ed and the junkyard.R.I.P "POP"
Mary Ann Mitchell
April 10, 2014
My prayers and sympathy go out to Pam and the whole Spencer family. God bless you and you will have the strength to get through this moment in your life.
Toni Kester
April 10, 2014
You are all in our thought and prayers. You know where we are if you need anything.
Toni , Joel and all of us at Midnite Towing and Repair
Deb Williams
April 10, 2014
I was very sorry to learn of Ed's passing. With sincere sympathy and condolences.
Robin Snell-Lippy
April 9, 2014
Deepest sympathy to the Spencer family.
Let the happy memories help you through this very difficult time.
Colleen Toal-D'Hondt
April 9, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Jimmy. Your dad was a real racer. His legacy is strong as noted by all the wonderful comments from so many people.
Phil Fowler
April 9, 2014
Jimmy, Ed, and family, I got to know Mr Spencer back in the BGN days! He was a very nice guy, I loved talking racing with Him! He loved his Family! He will be missed!! Phil Fowler old 47 BGN team!!
Joan
April 9, 2014
Jimmy and Family - hold on tight to all the wonderful memories you've made with a true legend. Ed changed the way I look at two by fours. What a life! Celebrate the best of a well-lived life. Sympathy for your loss, from Jimmy's #1 fan in South Central PA - Fishgirl
Bob Hatcher
April 8, 2014
Ed was a legend of racing to me - he helped us to win a championship at Evergreen back in 81 - he was always there to help everyone and he will be missed
April 8, 2014
God bless
Dick Heysek - Ocala, Fl
Jimmy Strup
April 8, 2014
Jimmy, Sorry for the loss of your dad. I remember being at Charlotte when I worked for Travis and we were all on top of the hauler pulling for you and your dad was always so proud of you and your biggest fan. Prayers to your family.
Jimmy Strup
Ellen and Mike Adams
April 8, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers to all of the Spencer family. I grew up watching Ed race and then went on to be a loyal fan of his son, Jimmy. My husband and I used to stop in to visit at the junkyard when we were in the area.
John Mikosz
April 8, 2014
To Jimmy and the rest of the family , i am so sorry for your loss, god be with you in these times
Rosalie and Art
April 8, 2014
Sorry to hear about your Dad, he was a very nice man, Thoughts and prayers go out to the Spencer family.
Carol Renninger
April 8, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to all of you! A lot of good memories on the track with Butch, Ed and Jimmy. Also off the track with our families.
Bonita Voigt
April 8, 2014
Jimmy, Pat and family... so sorry to hear of the passing of your father Ed. We only met him a couple times at the junk yard, but so enjoyed listening to his stories. I know he will be missed. Prayers for your family.
Bob & Bonita Voigt
(former owners of Wild Bird Marketplace.
April 8, 2014
I was always a fan of Ed's. He was quite a man, sorry to hear of his passing. Deepest Sympathy Bill Hetherington Selinsgrove
Brenda Peachey
April 8, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to the Spencer family. I remember when Ed ran against my Uncle Butch Renninger at Port Royal Speedway. Always had a good time when the whole gang was together after the races. So sorry to hear of your loss.
Larry Spencer
April 8, 2014
Larry, Joyce & Family
Ray Miller
April 8, 2014
Jimmy, Pat and the entire Spencer Family.
Sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Remember Ed when he started coming to New England in the early 80's with the whole Spencer family to support Jimmy's Modified.
April 8, 2014
Jim,Pat and the Spencer Family,I'm so sorry for your loss,you are all in my prayers.
Tom "Reamer"
Mark & Denice Lyon
April 8, 2014
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of The Spencers.
Markie #44 Mod
Ed, Lori and Nick Mrochko
April 8, 2014
Deepest condolences to the entire family and friends
Ru
April 8, 2014
Ed u were a good man
Charlene (Kruczek) Estus
April 8, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. If there is anything you need please ask. He was a caring and loving man. He will be missed by many but never forgotten
April 8, 2014
Love you Uncle ED! Hero's live on forever!!!
Alice & C harlie Dill
April 8, 2014
Uncle Ed was such a sweet guy. The first time I met him was at his junk yard. He told me to sit down next to him on the outside bench. Then he said, "Young lady, the only reason I'm allowing you to park in my yard is because you're driving a chevy."
Jodi Spencer
April 8, 2014
Jodi, Rich, Brooke & Nathan
April 8, 2014
Praying for the entire Spencer family and friends, Ed was always fun at the modified races back in he day. RIP FAST EDDIE
Larry Hotaling
April 8, 2014
Jimmy and Pat,
Very sorry for your loss.
Don Gibson
April 8, 2014
I only got to meet him once but will remember him forever. One great man.
Tommy McCall
April 8, 2014
I'm praying for y'all loss. He was a Great man, may God give you all peace, straights and love thru this time. Love you guys, Tommy McCall
Lisa Wooding-Jaksina
April 8, 2014
Our deepest sympathies with the passing of Ed "POP" Spencer. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Bryan
April 8, 2014
Im So Sorry to hear about ed spencer i met him he was really cool guy RIP God Bless the whole Spencer Family
Bill Logan
April 8, 2014
Jimmy, My sincere sympathy to you, your family and friends.
Kristen Best
April 8, 2014
John, Kristen, Addyson & Alyssa Best.
Bobby Masten
April 8, 2014
There is little one can say to assuage another's grief. I know that time and the wonderful memories you all have of Fast Eddie will speed your healing. He was, by all interpretations of the phrase, "one-of-a-kind" and may he rest in peace.
April 8, 2014
Spencer Family,I'm so sorry for your loss,you are all in my prayers at this difficult time.God Bless Peggy Warman Dallas Pa
Terry Stilwell
April 8, 2014
Sincere sympathy to the Spencer family. I will forever cherish hanging out with Ed and Fran at Daytona in 2001
Don Arnold
April 8, 2014
Jimmy,
I think about Chrissy all the time. I enjoyed meeting your dad. He was a lot of fun just like you. I'm sure you will miss him. Best wishes,
Don Arnold
April 8, 2014
Jimmy i am really sorry to hear about your dad he was a great guy and a big help to me back in our modified days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Jeff Spraker
Carol Houssock
April 8, 2014
I have many fun and lasting memories of Ed and his family. My sincere sympathy to all of you at this difficult time.
April 8, 2014
I am saddened at the loss of a good man. Charlie Kline Silver-Springs Fla,
April 8, 2014
Sorry to hear about your Father. I have always loved the Spencers.
Gloria Ray, Florida
April 7, 2014
So sorry for your loss
George Chapman
April 7, 2014
To the Spencer family... So sorry for your loss. Ed was a great guy and will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joe Gillespie
April 7, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time. Lots of great memories from a good friend. I know that Fast Eddie and Frannie are together now in a better place...
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