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Obituary For William McKinley Spencer, Jr.
William McKinley Spencer Jr. was born on August 27, 1953, in High Point, North Carolina to the union of William Spencer and Marion Jean Spencer.
William attended T. Wingate Andrews High School (Class of 71) and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. (AGGIE PRIDE) He enlisted in the US Marine Corps, following in the footsteps of his father who was a Montford Point Marine. Sergeant
Spencer served his country honorably during the Vietnam War and retired as a disabled veteran.
After leaving the Marine Corps, he began a career with the United States Postal Service where he
retired after serving 34 years in several positions in the American Postal Workers Union.
William was a faithful member of Memorial United Methodist Church of High Point. He served
in the men’s choir, usher board, executive council, trustee board and President of the United
Methodist Men.
William was very active in his community. He was a founding member of BOTSO (Brothers Organized to Save Others), Life member of the Montford Point Marines Association, Disabled American Veterans Association (Service Officer), American Legion, and served on several boards and commissions. William is the recipient of numerous honors. He received the Pillars of Fame Award given by the City of High Point for his outstanding service with military veterans.
He received the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor on behalf of his father, an original Montford Point Marine, from President Barack Obama. He and Irish started FASK (Families Against Senseless Killings).
On December 28, 2024, William departed this early life. He was preceded in death by his
parents: William Spencer Sr. and Marion Jean Spencer; one sister: Joyce Lynette Spencer and
beloved son William M. Spencer III (Tre’).
He leaves to cherish his memories with his loving wife, Dr. Irish Spencer: daughter Raeven
Spencer. Four loving siblings: Janice Davis (Craig), Lorenza Keith Spencer, Dale Spencer, Ivan
Trent Spencer (Stephanie) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends,including lifelong friend Karl Wayne Walker.
Family Gathering 623 Summit Ave. Greensboro, NC 27405,
Thursday, January 2, 2025 3:00pm - 8:00pm Friday, January 3, 2025 3:00pm - 8:00pm.
Celebration of Life Williams Memorial CME 3400 Triangle Lake Road High Point, NC 27260 Saturday, January 4, 2025
Family Visitation 2:00pm - 3:00pm Service begins at 3:00pm Repass immediately following the service.
The family is requesting that everyone wear black.
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Add A CondolenceIrish I am so very sorry. Julie and I offer our deepest sympathies. May your memories of William be a blessing to you.
My heartfelt condolences to the Spencer family. Thanks and God bless, Rosalyn Gilmer- Flanagan and Gilmer Famiy.
Hello, Family!
William was my high school classmate (Class of 1971)and special family to my husband, Rev., Dr. Bobby W. Green, Jr. We shared many fond memories growing up in High Point, NC.
Look up and trust God. God Bless all!
Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green and Rev., Dr. Bobby W. Green, Jr.
Family,
I am so sorry to hear about William's (Lil Man) passing. He was an incredible person, and will truly be missed. I'm afraid I won't be able to attend the funeral, but I just want to make sure you know I'm thinking about you during this time. My deepest condolences.
Genevieve
Sending sincere condolences to the family. Spencer will be missed.
Sincere condolences to Irish, the Spencer family, and friends. May the light William shared continue to shine within all of us. Annie Tyson Jett & Family
I had the opportunity to work with Spencer for 27 Years at the post office. We retired on the same day. He was a wonderful young man. He had a great laugh and a beautiful smile. He often teased me about the hats I wore, that was Spencer . He was one of a kind and he will be missed. Rest In Peace my friend. Charlotte McHenry
My condolences to the family. You will be greatly missed by so many people and especially me. He would holler at me a mile away saying "What you doing Shake (my mother's name)?? Gail Steele
We're thinking of you at this time. Asking that God surround you with his Perfect Peace and Love. Lil Man was truly a wonderful man and will be missed. Mr & Mrs Jake Hagler III
Spencer Family Sending our deepest condolences "Lil Man" will forever be remembered by So many lives he touched!! He had a Heart ❤️of pure Gold such a wonderful caring person. RIP Lil Man😇 The Young Family
To the Spencer Family, God will always give you the peace and comfort. Lil Man as I have known him grew up in the Washington Terreance Park area. Lil Man and my Brother Milton Robbins were classmates and friends. He was always a good guy and always willing to help someone. Family stay strong and lean on God. Andy and the Gilmer Family
Rest in Peace my dear friend. You will truly be missed by so many. The lives you touched will forever be remembered and never forgotten. Love you 😪Mercedes 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I have memories of "Lil'. Man" since our very young ages and fond memories of him. Our fathers grew up together; mothers were good friends and his family lived next door to my grandparents! I will always remember him in his father's image! We have lost a great gentleman and advocate for youth! He was a dynamic leader and strong personality with courage and sharp mind! Love you brother and now enjoy the pedestal with the ancestors who, I know applaud you journey!
My condolences to the William SpencerJr. family, I knew of him as a union representative, by visiting next door to his mother house with a classmate Mr Brevard. I so sorry for your lost. A,Smith Brewington
Condolences are extended to the family of William "Spence" Spencer, Jr (as USPS employees/friends affectionally referenced him). He was a faithful Representative of the American Postal Workers Union, Local # 523 in Winston-Salem, NC his employment tenure. Spence took his desire to help others with justice as his duty, and his greetings were always accompanied with smiles and laughter. Spence will be always be remembered for his dedication. Min. Ernestine "Tena" Carter, Clerk and Former President of APWU Local 523.
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