of Jonesboro, AR

August 22, 1940 - October 18, 2024

Sam Spencer, 84, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, October 18, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 22, 1940 in Bay to VV Spencer and Mildred Blue Spencer. Sam was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a lifelong farmer. Sam enjoyed hunting, as the years passed by, he stayed in his chair in the shop riding herd on his two sons and all the other workers every day until he fell sick about 8 weeks ago.

Preceding him in death are his parents; his loving wife of 44 years, Margaret Blake Spencer; brothers, Marvin Spencer, Marlin Author Spencer, Ed Spencer, Guy Spencer, Howard Spencer, T.S. Spencer, Roosevelt Spencer and sister, Louise Cook.

Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Paul Spencer (Brandy), Darrell Spencer (Sharon); grandchildren, Paula Spencer, Felica Forehand (Byron), Travis Spencer, Seth Johnson and Chance Arender; seven great grandchildren; brother, Amos Spencer (Deborah); sisters, Linda Culvey (Ray), Maxine Sisk (Jerry), Betsy Malone, Ann Dunaway and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 2:00pm at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 W. Washington Ave, Jonesboro, with Mark Spencer officiating. Burial will be at Pine Log Cemetery.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:00pm.

Pallbearers will be David Spencer, Gary Spencer, Bruce Spencer, Jeremy Spencer, Gene Lyles, Mickey Spencer. Honorary pallbearers will be Dustin McCamond, Jim Spencer and Victor Spencer.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com