Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Spence, William H. February 16, 1909
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Virginian Pilot February 17 ,1909

                  LIFE CRUSHED OUT WHILE AT WORK ON WARSHIP    

William H. Spence Caught Between Bulkhead and Propeller Shaft On Cruiser and 
Dies of Injuries in Hospital

William H. Spence of Seaboard avenue, South Norfolk, died at 9:15 o'clock 
last night at the Norfolk Protestant Hospital from the result of injuries 
received while at work on board the cruiser Olympia at the Norfolk Navy Yard 
yesterday.
Spence was working on a valve in the shaft alley on the cruiser Olympia in 
the dry dock and in some manner was caught between the bulkhead and a 
portion of one of the propeller shafts, which was being replaced, and badly 
crushed.
After some difficulty the shaft was removed and he was taken to the yard 
dispensary, where Dr. R.E. Ledbetter rendered first aid, relieving him, as 
far as possible, of his suffering.
Dr. J.A. Norfleet rendered what aid possible after the injured man reached 
his home but his condition was found to be so critical that he was ordered 
removed to the hospital, where an operation was performed.
Mr. Spence was 38 years old and is survived by a widow.  He had been a 
resident of this section for many years and was well known and highly 
esteemed.  He was a member of several fraternal orders.  Mrs. Spence is a 
sister of Councilman G.B. Randolph of Berkley ward.
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The funeral of the late W.H. Spence, who died Wednesday evening at the 
Norfolk Protestant Hospital from injuries received while at work in the 
Norfolk Navy Yard will take place from the family residence, on Chesapeake 
avenue, South Norfolk, this afternoon at 3 o'clock and will be conducted by 
Rev. J.O. Cox, pastor of the South Norfolk Christian Church.  Members of 
Tidewater Council 30, Jr., O.U.A.M. will attend in a body.  The remains will 
be laid to rest in Magnolia Cemetery.

Virginian Pilot February 18 ,1909

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