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'Bud'
The Reverend Spencer, 84, died on Saturday, June 7, 2008. He was recently living in Decatur, Georgia but was a resident of Charlotte. Rev. Spencer was a retired Baptist missionary and pastor. A native of Freeport, Illinois, he was a graduate of Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois and Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Kansas. Rev. Spencer served as a missionary in Japan and Okinawa for 33 years, beginning in 1952. He also pastored several churches in Mecklenburg County including Commonwealth Baptist (now Briar Creek Road Baptist), Long Creek Baptist and Berryhill Baptist. In addition, he held interim pastorates at several churches in Mitchell County, NC after his retirement. Rev. Spencer served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
Rev. Spencer is survived by his wife, Doris Louise Spencer of Charlotte; daughters, Susan Spencer Tuttle of Charlotte, Sharon Spencer Munz of Richmond, Virginia; sons, Joel Edward Spencer of Nashville, Tennessee, Stephen Alan Spencer of Seattle, Washington, Samuel Alvin Spencer of Charlotte, Jonathan Bud Spencer of Decatur, Georgia; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Rev. Spencer's funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 14 at Providence Baptist Church, Charlotte, Dr. Al Cadenhead presiding. The family will be receiving friends during a time of visitation at Providence Baptist Church from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park.
Those wishing to make a financial gift in lieu of flowers may make a donation to the International Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention, Richmond, Virginia.
Online condolences and memories may be shared through www.tallentfuneralservice.com.
J.B. Tallent Funeral Service is serving the family of The Rev. Spencer.
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Robert w karch
January 25, 2024
When I was on Okinawa I surrendered myself to whatever ministry the Lord wanted me to do. Thank you Brother Bud
David Ketner
September 25, 2008
I was blessed to have been in Bro. Bud's Koza Baptist Church when I was in the USAF. He was instrumental in turning my life around and 43 years later some of my favorite memories are of the 18 mos. on Okinawa being with our Church family. The Spencer family were real in their living for Jesus. May God comfort you in the homegoing of Bro. Bud.
Beverly Pierce
June 13, 2008
Doris and family,
The Lord Jesus has received a bright light in the homegoing of Bud. I remember you both warmly and the joy you had in sharing the Lord and all He was doing through World Mission Conferences. My prayers and sympathy go out to you!
Carolyn & Tom Noell
June 12, 2008
Dear Doris and Spencer family,
We feel as if a great spiritual energy has gone on to heaven: the earth is a little less vibrant. In a world full of doubtrs and questions, Bud was a rock of faith, in close touch with Jesus. We shall miss him and send our condolences to each of you.
We regret that we will be out of town and unable to attend the service but our love and prayers will be with you.
Love,
Carolyn and Tom Noell
Ric Nelson
June 11, 2008
We were deeply saddened to here about the loss of Brother Bud. We can all be comforted knowing he was a true man of God. He served his family, friends, community and most of all, his heavenly father with a dedication that is far to rare these days. I personally will always smile when I think of the times he asked me to play the banjo for him and the encouragement he gave me. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers even though we can't be with you during this time of celebration of Bud's homecoming with his Lord. I know that there is a Marine Corp reunion going on in Heaven, now that Bud has joined my Dad in their reward.
From Mildred, Lynn, David, Ric and the entire Nelson family.
Gary Mullis
June 11, 2008
Please know how much BBBB from the BBB&B meant to me and how he changed my life.
Semper Fi and the Joy of the Lord
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