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Spencer H. Boyer
09/23/1938 - 11/14/2025
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Spencer Boyer Obituary
He joined the faculty of Howard University School of Law in 1966, where he served for 50 years and became one of the longest-tenured law professors in the nation, teaching more than 4,000 students and shaping generations of lawyers, judges, and public servants. Known for his intellectual rigor and unwavering mentorship, Boyer leaves a legacy defined by integrity, service, and a lifelong commitment to justice.
Professor Boyer was previously married to Dr. Evelyn Phipps Favors. He is survived by his wife, Prudence Bushnell Boyer; four siblings, Thomas (Butch) Boyer, Nancy Boyer, Dorothy Boyer, and Barbarann Boyer; his children, Keith Hall Barkley (Dr. Lisa Casson Barkley), Erika DaRonco (Blaine DaRonco), Spencer P. Boyer (Dr. Clare Stroud), Joshua Walker (Pamela Schaible), Jordan Catherine Boyer, and Quinn Nicole Boyer; his grandchildren, KJ Hall Barkley, Kayla Marie Schaible, Alexander Denman Boyer, and Ella Margaret Boyer; and great grandson Cameron Malik Jefferson.
His memorial service will be on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11 a.m. at Dunbarton Chapel, Howard University School of Law, 2900 Van Ness Street NW, Washington, DC. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Spencer H. Boyer, may be earmarked for the Howard University general undergraduate scholarship fund or UNICEF K.I.N.D. (Kids in Need of Desks).
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Stanley carter
Yesterday
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sylvia Edwards
Yesterday
Professor Boyer was an exceptional teacher. He believed in the law. However, he taught his students to understand that many laws excluded African Americans, people of color, and women. Professor Boyer was ahead of his times. He foresaw the current leanings of the United States. He encouraged us to fight for change.
Parfait Mbous
December 7, 2025
Mr.Boyer, I can not forget you you shaped my life in united states and I achieved my americain dream
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