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James Clinton Spencer

1931 - 2019

James Clinton Spencer obituary, 1931-2019, Virginia Beach, VA

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James Spencer Obituary

James Clinton Spencer, 87, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away on January 6, 2019.Born September 3, 1931, to Emsley A. Spencer and Pearl Horner Spencer in Ramseur, NC, Jim graduated from Elon College in 1958, served honorably in the U. S. Army, and had a 30 year career with the Virginia Beach School System. Jim had a Certificate for Advanced study from ODU and a Masters from William and Mary.He was a health and physical education teacher at Princess Anne High School, health and physical education teacher and basketball coach at Kempsville Junior and Bayside High School. Jim retired as a Supervisor and an Administrator of health and Physical Education for VBCPS. He is survived by his daughter, Amy Spencer Goodman (husband Dave); grandson’s, Spencer and Matthew of Virginia Beach; a sister, Marie Williams of Robbins, NC; and Amy’s mother, Mary Sue Elliott Spencer of Norfolk, VA. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Tom and Calvin and sisters, Etta and Evelyn. Jim especially enjoyed spending time with his grandsons and long-time friend, Debbie Gozzard at his cottage in Aurora N.C crabbing and fishing. A memorial service will be held Saturday Jan. 19th, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Road Chapel, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jim’s name to the SPCA or a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 13, 2019.
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Amy & Family.......So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a great friend for many years. We coached against one another before he became a supervisor with the school system. Jim will be missed by many friends and family. He was a charming fellow with a great since of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Stuart Holland

January 16, 2019

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