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Lincoln Spence Obituary
ELIZABETH CITY - Lincoln Spence, 95, of 1253 Northside Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, died Friday, January 19, 2018.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Walter L. Smith, Jr., Minister. Visitation will be Friday, January 26, 2018 at Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church from 6-8 p.m. Stallings Funeral Home, Elizabeth City is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at www.stallingsfuneralhomes.com.
At an early age, Mr. Spence joined New Sawyers Creek. He became a member of Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church, NAACP, American Legion Post 223, DAV and Masonic order. He was a loving husband of Shirley Spence for 51 years. He was also a loving father to four children and also a loving grandfather to eight and one great grand.
The son of the late Erasfus Spence and Clara Spence, survivors include his wife, Shirley Spence; three daughters, Elaine Edwards (Joseph), Linda Richard (Rev. David) and Kim Spence (Ira); a son, Carver Spence (Patricia); a sister, Odessa Manley; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of relatives, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by two sisters, Ruth Harden and Naomi Jackson.
As published in The Daily Advance
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Joseph and Beth Payton
January 27, 2018
To Shirley, Kim and Family. My families condolences to you on Cousin Lincoln being called home. Prayer and blessings to you all during this period of time and beyond.
Love Joseph, Beth: Joseph, Brianna, Spencer and Shane Payton
Dorothy Dozier
January 27, 2018
Shirley and Family
May God continue his blessings on you and your family at this time.
Keep your hand in his hand and he will take you through.
Dorothy Dozier &Family
January 26, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Doris Lamb and family
January 26, 2018
Condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. Our prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.
Jean Chamblee
January 26, 2018
My deepest condolences to The Spence Family, just know we are all here for you. God Bless.
Jean Chamblee
January 26, 2018
So sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Spence. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Olga Etheridge
January 25, 2018
You have my deepest sympathy. May God comfort you.
Sally Ourada
January 25, 2018
Linda and family,
Keeping you in our thoughts and sending our condolences to you and yours. May you find comfort and peace in this trying time.
Lois & Don Dwyer
January 25, 2018
Linda and family, we are so saddened to hear of you father's passing. Please take some solace in the fact that you were a loving and caring daughter to him. I'm sure he is smiling down at you knowing what a genteel and gracious lady you are. Again, our deepest condolences.
Faye Respass
January 24, 2018
We are sorry to hear about your love one. Praying for you. Love, Faye Respass and daughter , Shondria
Raye Respass
January 24, 2018
May God Bless The Family. Love, Raye Respass and daughter, Taneshia
Respass
January 24, 2018
Shirley And Family, The Respass Family would like to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of your love one. Lincoln was a nice and caring man. He cared about people and the both of you were always there for everyone. Please know that we are here for you , and that you are in our prayers. We love you! The Respass Family- White Street
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