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.
I always enjoyed seeing Sam. A wonderful example of a hard working resilient man who loved his family. May God be with you though your loss. God bless.
Junioand tina reid
Trumann, AR
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Prayers for family and family sweet guy
Crystal Davidson
Jonesboro, AR
Monday, October 21, 2024
I had the pleasure of getting to know Mr. Sam over the past few years and it truly saddens me he won't be sitting in his "seat" anymore. He would come for lunch with David almost everyday at Exxon, except for when he was in the deer woods. He was such a delight to everyone there, employees and fellow customers, always smiling and talking to everyone. He definitely made an impression on so many. I cannot express how deeply he will be missed. I send my thoughts and prayers to all of his family and loved ones. I am so sorry for your loss. He was one of kind for sure.
Terry Sullivan 2nd - Little Terry
Paragould, AR
Monday, October 21, 2024
Legend of the farming community. Sam was just a damn awesome gentleman. Find that tractor in the sky. Rest easy buddy.
Jerry Broadaway
Crossett, AR
Monday, October 21, 2024
Sorry to see the passing of Sam. I have lots of good memories of my interaction with Sam and his farming days. I pray the peace of God for all the family.
Dewain Richardson
Trumann, AR
Monday, October 21, 2024
RIP Sam! I’m thankful that are paths crossed this side of heaven and I look forward to seeing Sam again there.
Jim Isbell
Jonesboro, AR
Monday, October 21, 2024
Sam was a good man and a good friend!
Steven Reeves
Jonesboro, AR
Monday, October 21, 2024
We’re so sorry to hear that Mr. Sam passed way, he will be missed.
Steven Reeves Jeffries Tax Service
Kathy Holder
Jonesboro, AR
Monday, October 21, 2024
So sorry for your loss, keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.
Pebbles Reams
Bay, AR
Monday, October 21, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss! Sam was such a great man and definitely passed that down through the family! I'm praying for all of you!
Zach Morrison
Lake City, AR
Monday, October 21, 2024
Paul, Darrell, Felicia, Paula, and the entire family: Please accept my deepest condolences in Sam’s passing. My thoughts are with you all.
Jane Lamberson
Jonesboro, AR
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Sam will be missed by his many friends at the Bay church of Christ. Prayers for his two sons and all the family
Shawn Barnhill
Dixie, AR
Sunday, October 20, 2024
May god comfort and Bless your family
Sherry Smith Patterson
Bella Vista, AR
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Paul and Darrell, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Prayers for comfort for you all.
erma looney
bay, AR
Sunday, October 20, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. I know you will all miss him. I knew Sam from school, many years ago. He was a nice guy. My God bless and comfort you at this time in your life.
Jessica Warren
Bay, AR
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Rest In Heaven Uncle Sam you will truly be missed and will never be forgotten.
Skye Dillinger
Jonesboro, AR
Sunday, October 20, 2024
I’ll miss you pawpaw. I’m so glad I was born into a farm family, and if it wasn’t for you my life would be totally different. Rest In Piece, I love you.
Tom Jackson
Jonesboro, AR
Sunday, October 20, 2024
I have known Sam and the Spencer family many years. Betsey’s husband Al Malone and I went to school together. Sam was a very good friend and was a great farmer. God bless the family and friends!
Darrell and Sharon Spencer
Jonesboro, AR
Sunday, October 20, 2024
You will truly be missed pop. You have a great legacy. Fly high!
Scott & Pat Armstrong
Bay, AR
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Going to miss seeing Sam riding around checking the fields. He was a sweet man and neighbor. Always smiling .
Lauren Cupples
Jonesboro, AR
Sunday, October 20, 2024
To know you was to love you. It feels my heart with so my joy knowing you are home & no longer in pain. Your kind words live on the rest of us. You have built a family of farmers that will carry on your legacy & will make you proud.
Alan Vickery
SAGE, AR
Sunday, October 20, 2024
In our thoughts and prayers. Phyllis, Alan .Paige . & Andrew Vickery
Tonya Brewer spencer
BAY, AR
Sunday, October 20, 2024
To my cousins I love y'all so much I miss my uncle he was the closest I had to my daddy y'all are like Brothers to me we grew up so close I love y'all I love you all so much you are in my prayers y'all are always in my prayers y'all will get through this it will just take time he never gets easier it lets up a little bit but it's always hard and I love you all so much