Spencer Lewis Holden

Spencer Lewis Holden

Age 30 - Ocala, Florida

Spencer Lewis Holden of Ocala, Florida and his wife Samantha passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 as a result of a rear end motor vehicle collision. He was born on February 23, 1993 in Winter Haven, Florida to M. Lance Holden and Mia Marotti Holden.

Spencer grew up in Winter Haven attending Grace Lutheran Church and School, Winter Haven High School, and Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School. He graduated from Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School with honors in 2011.

Spencer went on to attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland where he was awarded the Hollingsworth Scholarship and was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. He graduated with Honors with his bachelor's degree in citrus and horticulture in 2014.

During his school years, he was an outstanding athlete and was a part of many teams including soccer, baseball, football, wrestling, and track. Spencer, like his grandfather, was an accomplished barefoot water skier.

Spencer began his career working at the University of Florida's Citrus Research Station in Lake Alfred, FL before becoming manager of the citrus greenhouses for Cutrale in Webster, FL. For the past 5 years, Spencer found his true passion and talents while working in the commercial division of landscape construction design and irrigation for Juniper Landscaping Company of Ft. Myers, FL. As the Ocala branch manager, he was most proud of his work at the World Equestrian Center.

Spencer had many hobbies and interests that began in his childhood at his family's ranch. He loved all things involving nature and animals, mechanics, cars, and was an avid outdoorsman.

While living in Ocala, he met his love and soulmate, Samantha Wetzel, they married in January 2021. Spencer and Samantha created a fulfilled life together where they were surrounded by loving friends and a supportive community.

He is survived by his parents, M. Lance and Mia Holden; sister, Paige (Ryan) White; fur babies, Bane, Duchess, and Murr; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He is predeceased by grandparents, Gene and Carole Marotti, Clarence and Dani Holden.

Services will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Winter Haven at 10:30 am, Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Grace Lutheran Church

327 Avenue C SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880

In lieu of flowers

Donations can be made to:

https://vocalforpets.org/

https://animalservices.marionfl.org/animal-center/how-can-i-help

https://www.polksheriff.org/animal-services