Davidson, North Carolina
Samuel R. Spencer, Jr. DAVIDSON - Samuel R. Spencer, Jr., former president of Davidson College and Mary Baldwin College-and an acclaimed, progressive leader in - higher education-died on October 16, 2013. He was 94 years old. Spencer's abiding passion for Davidson College spanned more than 75...
Read MoreHe was such a wonderful leader at Mary Baldwin. He knew all our names and whom we dated at which men's school and what our interests were. I am glad he had a long and successful life.
cewall, MBC AB degree class of 67, UGA JD 70.
March 11, 2017
Frank:
Please know that I am praying for you and your family. Be encouraged.
Dot
Dot Killian
October 22, 2013 | Rock Hill, SC
My condolence to Mr Spencer JR family may God strength you at this very difficult time.
Reed
October 22, 2013 | DC
Frank and family, I am sorry to hear the news of your father's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers always. You were blessed to have had such a wonderful man as a father you guided you througout the years.
October 21, 2013
With greatest honor to me is my life long remembrance of Dr. Sam Spencer, beginning with my Freshman year in the Fall of 1942, when 1st Lt. Sam Spencer was my Assistant ROTC Professor of Military Science and Tactics. His Davidson influence then was to later lead me to a Military Career which he continuously tracked throughout the years, culminating with my promotion to Regular Army Colonel and graduation from U.S.Army War College.
JOHN EDWARD GRAY, Class of '46-49
Army...
October 21, 2013
Sending my condolence to the Spencer Family
Dottie Barber
October 19, 2013 | Charlotte, NC
Having been a student at Davidson College,1953-1957, and a faculty member, 1968-1973, it is my considered judgment that Sam Spencer--aided by his progressive spouse--was the real leader who pulled Davidson into the late 20th century. He was a modern man, with a strong Christian commitment. I knew him.
William E. Jackson Jr.
October 18, 2013 | Davidson, NC
Although we've never met, reading about your loved ones life was truly amazing. The tribute mentioned , of "never, ever speaking ill of anyone", is very remarkable. Psalms 90:10, speaks of his long life. May, "the God of all comfort " be with you.
Linda Sisan
October 18, 2013 | Charlotte, NC
Deepest sympathy to Ava and all of the children and grandchildren. I regret losing touch with him in recent years, as he was a great man who made many fine contributions not only to education, but also to many people with his good counsel and his kindness.
My thoughts and prayers will be with the Spencer family. Nancy M. Lanier
October 17, 2013
