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Ronald Spencer Obituary
Springfield, IL—Ronald E. "Ronnie Gene" Spencer, Jr., 60, of Springfield, died at 6:55 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.
Ron was born November 5, 1957 in Springfield, the son of Ernest and Wanda Ayers and Ronald Sr. and Donna Spencer. He married Beckie Chastain on May 25, 2001 in Niagara Falls, NY.
Ron was employed by Doyle Plumbing & Heating in Jacksonville. He was a member of Local #137 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. Ron enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. He also enjoyed working in the yard, gambling, and making people laugh. Ron and Beckie had a true love story, and he swept her off her feet with the sparkle in his eyes.
He was preceded in death by his previous two wives, Carolyn Vancil Spencer and Lisa Elledge Spencer.
He is survived by his wife, Beckie Spencer of Springfield; sons, Brian (wife, Janelle) Spencer of Chatham, Jason (wife, Rachael) Spencer of Glenarm, and Shawn (wife, Stefani) Spencer of Pawnee; daughters, Rachel King of Springfield, Angela (wife, Janae) Miller of Springfield, and Tammara (husband, Jason) Weilgus of Palatine; grandchildren, Shelby Carolyn, Abigail Lynn, Jenna Renea, Devin Rachelle, Hannah Lynn, Owen Ralph, Autumn Lynn, Savannah Lillian Grace, and Sawyer Ryan; parents, Ernest and Wanda Ayers; sister, Debra (husband, Michael) Myers; brothers, Gary Ayers, Jerry Ayers, Ernie Ayers, Jr., Kevin Spencer, and Kent Spencer; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
Funeral Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home with Pastor Craig Sweet officiating.
Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Rd., Springfield, IL 62702.
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Beth Szillagyi
June 11, 2018
I just heard about Ron's passing yesterday and would like to extend my condolences to his family.
Sharon Davison-Lucchesi
June 9, 2018
Beckie, I'm so sorry for your loss. Hang on to your wonderful memories & rely on your faith, family & friends.
Michelle Guimard-Moscardelli
June 8, 2018
Becky, thinking of you at this difficult time. Please know you are in my heart and prayers.
DOn & Mary M. Bringle
June 8, 2018
Ronnie & Donna and all of the Spence Family. We have known some of them since the 40's. you have our deepest sympathy, so sorry to hear of your son passing. Never met your son, but he sounds like a really loveable person someone you can be very proud of. You are all in our prays. GOD BLESS You.
Your old friends. Buz & Mary Margaret (Smith) Bringle
Michele (Henderdson) Wilson & Family
June 8, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 7, 2018
So sorry to hear about Ron passing he was truly a good guy who helped me out on several occasions . My condolences to the entire Spencer family . Carey Powell Estero Fl .
June 7, 2018
Ron was just an amazing guy. He took his many talents and he used them to help others. There will be a big hole left in the lives of a lot of people in the community. God Bless Ron's family
Gina Howell
June 7, 2018
My heartfelt condolences to Beckie and family. He loved you very much. I think the most wonderful thing about him was the smile he brought to everyones face when you thought of him and that will never end. God bless you and hold you close.
Theresa Pokora
June 6, 2018
It's been a long time since I've seen Ronnie but I've known him all my life. My parents' Clyde and Carol Bull were good friends with his and I spent many of weekends at their home back in the day. My condolences to his wife, children, parents and siblings.
Theresa Pokora
Diane T. Maurer-Howard
June 6, 2018
My sincerest condolences to Rons wife,kids, and his family. Ron was such a wonderful guy, he had a heart of Gold and loved by all who knew him. I am so saddened to hear the news of his passing. Rip Ron, luv u buddy.
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