Harold Spencer, Sr., 91
Harold D. Spencer, Sr., 91, Red Oak, passed away Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at Arlington Place, Red Oak.
Harold Dana Spencer, the son of George and Ethelyn (Letting) Spencer, was born Sept. 2, 1932, in Greenfield. Harold was raised in Greenfield. He enjoyed playing sports in high school, where he was a running back for the football team and a pitcher for the baseball team. Harold served his country four years, when he entered the U.S. Air Force on April 18, 1951, and was honorably discharged on April 17, 1955.
On Nov. 29, 1954, Harold was united in marriage to JoAnn Carson in Tampa, Fla. To this union three sons were born, Harold, Jr., Randy and Scott. They made their home in Red Oak in 1965 and made many memories with family and friends over the years. Harold worked for AT&T from the time he got out of the Air Force until his retirement, becoming a supervisor at the Coburg AT & T tower.
As he got older, Harold continued playing sports, as he was one of the area’s best fast-pitch softball pitchers, which earned him MVP. Harold also bowled for more than 30 years on multiple leagues and enjoyed playing golf. His favorite teams were the Chicago Bears and Iowa Hawkeyes. He loved playing Cribbage, Pinochle, Dominos, UNO and a good hand of Pitch. Harold and JoAnn were married 46 years before her death in September of 2000. He loved life and easily shared his with those around him. Harold was a kind man, full of wisdom and love. Harold will be missed by so many because he never knew a stranger.
Harold was proceeded in death by his wife, JoAnn Spencer; sons, Scott, Randy and Harold, Jr.; siblings, Joyce and Jerry; and longtime friend, Donna Patrick.
Harold is survived by seven grandchildren, Baron and Amber Spencer, Jennifer (Paul) Mertz of Red Oak; Whitni (Brien) Powell of Omaha, Neb.; Dakota (Lacey) Spencer of Springfield, Mo.; Mackenzie (Jake) Brown of Jefferson City, Mo.; and Hunter (Carissa) Spencer of Jefferson City, Mo.; 16 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law, Alice (Bill) Carver of Holts Summit, Mo., and six siblings, Gary (Donna), George (Anita), William, Marlene, Kathy (Walter), and Deloris (Tom).
May God bless his memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Funeral Service was held Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak.
Burial with Military Honors was held in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.sldfuneralhome.com.
Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of Harold’s arrangements and serving his family.