Sammie Spencer

Sammie Spencer obituary, Paterson, NJ

Sammie Spencer

Sammie Spencer Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 30, 2011.
Sammie Spencer was born September 25, 1941 to the late Samuel Spencer and Molly Pelt in Boligee, Alabama. He was a Truck Driver until his retirement. He was predeceased in death by his parents and his wife, Shirley Spencer. He entered eternal rest on January 30, 2011. He leaves to cherish his memories: two brothers, Willie James Harris of Ohio and Matthew James Harris of Texas; one sister, Lille Spencer of Paterson, NJ; three sons, Sammie Earl Spencer, Calvin (Keysha) Spencer of Richmond, VA, Samuel (Tawanda) Spencer of Paterson, NJ; one daughter, Elizabeth Hightower; one step daughter, Phyllis Middlebrooks both of Paterson, NJ; nine grandchildren, Shavon Harden and Ijanaé Spencer both of Richmond, VA, Naquan, Natijah, Nasavory Spencer, Alvonn Hightower, LaBrandon and Travis Middlebrooks and Da'Shaneia Jones all of Paterson, NJ; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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