C. Spencer Colton

1938 - 2021

C. Spencer Colton, 83, of Rural Valley, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on December 6, 2021.

Spencer was born November 11, 1938 the son of Paul B. and Violet G. (Rearick) Colton in Rural Valley PA. He was a member of the 1956 last graduating class of Shannock Valley High School in Yatesboro. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and served proudly for 21 years to the rank of Tech SGT. Spencer graduated from the Tactical Air Command Non-Commissioned Officers Academy. He was stationed in France and assigned as an air traffic controller and later worked on servicing fighter jet arms-control systems, he served in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1971. After retiring from the military in 1977, he moved his family back to his hometown.

Spencer worked at Seasonall and then was a school bus driver for about 15 years for the Shannock Valley school district. He attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) at the Armstrong branch campus and received his Associate of Arts degree in 1986. He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ, serving on the consistory board. Spencer enjoyed writing poetry, listening to country music, riding motorcycles, solving crossword puzzles, woodworking and most of all, spending time with his family and friends.

Spencer is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Donna Lee (Schrecengost) Colton; three daughters; Terri (Walt) Ross of Kittanning, PA, Brenda (Bob) Fletcher of Rose Valley, PA and Carol Colton (Brandon Wilson) of Rural Valley, PA; one son; Chuck (Lynnette) Colton of Spring Church; three grandchildren;

Sara Thomas, Becky Jordan and Tanner Colton; five great-grandchildren; Rachel, Emma, Abby, Lily and Clay; one great-great-granddaughter; Talulah; two sisters; Paula Keller of Rural Valley and Marjorie (Beryl) Little of Indiana; brothers-in-law Franny Duchon, Carl (Margaret) Schrecengost, Willy Kovach; sister-in-law Fonda (Duke) Snyder and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four infant brothers; his parents; brothers -Bert and Tim Colton; and three sisters - P. Joanne Shaffer, Harriett Kovach, Edith Elizabeth "Beth" Duchon and son - Jeff Colton in 2019.

Family and Friends will be received on December 9, 2021 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the Carson/ Boyer Funeral Home, Inc., 724 W. Main St. Rural Valley, PA 16249.

Funeral Services will held at Salem (Hills) United Church of Christ on Friday at 11 AM with Pastor Todd Marino Officiating.

Full Military Honors will be provided by the Armstrong County Honor Guard.

Interment will take place in the Church Cemetery. www.carsonboyer.com