David Spencer

April 1, 1944 - June 21, 2016

David Spencer Tupelo - David Junior Spencer, 72, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at his home. He was born April 1, 1944, to Clyde and Winona Timms Spencer. He worked in maintenance and painting. David was a real handyman and loved working on things himself. He enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR. David was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include wife, Mary Spencer of Idaho; children, Angela Bass (James K.) of Tupelo, Linda Kay Williams (Ray Rorie) of Pontotoc, Lesa McCollum (James) of Mooreville, Gloria Hagerty (Greg) of Biloxi and David Junior Spencer, Jr. (Melissa Stanford) of Tupelo; 22 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; sisters, Beth Mink of Mathinston and Charlotte Pettigo of Saltillo. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Joan Pat Spencer; sister, Linda Dunn and brother, Raymond Spencer. Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2016, at W. E. Pegues, Tupelo. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016, at the Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues with Rev. Kerry Nelson officiating. A graveside service will follow in County Line Cemetery in Chalybeate. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Bass, Eric Spencer, Alex Graham, Zachary Hagerty, Jimmy Pettigo, and Billy Wayne Bishop. Honorary pallbearers will be Baron Rodger, Nicholas Wright and Daniel Bass. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com.