Bowie Co, Tx Obituary Harold Wade Spencer Obituary Submitted by: Shane Spencer Email: Shanespencer84@aol.com Texarkana Daily Gazette, October 1,2004. Harold Wade Spencer, age 87 died Tuesday, September 28,2004 at home in Maud, Texas. The fifth of six children, Harold was born October 30,1916 in the Minton community in Bowie County to James and Myrtle Nettles Spencer. Harold served with the Civilian Conservation Corps as a young man and was later employed by the Cotton Belt Railroad, Texas Liqour Control Board, Texas Travel Information Bureau, the Bowie County Sheriff's Office, Red River Arsenal, Day and Zimmermann and Lone Star Steel. Harold was actively involved in the local timber industry until his retirement. As a civic leader in Maud, Harold served as City Secretary, Trustee of the Maud Independent School District, and as president of the Lions Club. He recieved the Maud FFA President's Gravel in 2001 in recognition of his community service. Harold was a member of the Hella Temple Shrine, Scottish Rite, a 32nd degree Mason of Maud Lodge 859, and recieved the Golden Trowel Award in 2001. Harold was a member and faithful supporter of Maud United Methodist Church and belonged to the Maud Gun Club. Harold was preceaded in death by his brothers, Worth, Bill, and John Spencer; and his sister, Ethel Presley. He is survived by his brother, Kenneth Spencer of Sumter, SC; his sister-in-law, Gurlie Spencer of Maud, Texas;and his loyal and compassionate brother-in-law, Dorman Green and wife Nancy of Texarkana. Harold was a loving father to his children, Carolyn Evans, Marilyn Blackman, Richard Spencer and Amanda Spencer; step-children, Glen Obenoskey and Sherry Surratt; grandfather to Trey Evans, Jeremy Evans, and Kali Sommer and step-grandfather to Dillion and Deven Surratt and Fallon and Collin Obenoskey. He will be greatly missed by many other family members and friends. Harold spent his life putting others before himself and helping those in need. He will be remembered for his kindness, gentleness, generosity, and optimistic spirit. Even during the worst times, many will remember his claim that he was "never better". Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 2,2004 at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens with the Revs. John Coleman and John Whisenant officiating. Burial will be under direction of Chapelwood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be made to Maud United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 599, Maud, Texas 75567. ******************************************************************* USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *******************************************************************