Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Spencer, Benjamin J. March 2, 1951
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Norfolk Journal and Guide,Mar 17,1951
Norfolk - New Calvary Baptist Church, the Rev. S. A. Wilson, pastor, was crowded
with friends Tuesday, March 6, who came to pay final respect to the late Bennie
Spencer.

Mr. Spencer died at his home, 1535 Armstrong street, March 2, after an illness
of six years. For a number of years he had been employed as a longshoreman,
affiliated with Local ILA 1248, AFI.

The senior choir of the church sang two favorite hymns of the deceased - “Must
Jesus Bear the Cross Alone.” and “My Hope is Built.”

Scripture was read by the Rev. C. Walker and prayer was offered by the pastor.
Mrs. Frank Wilson rendered a solo accompanied by her husband. The pastor
delivered the eulogy.
Condolences were read by Mrs. Pearl Holloman, church clerk. Pulpit guests who
spoke concerning Mr. Spencer’s life were the Rev. W. O. Deloatch, the Rev. J. Q.
A. Lassiter, and the Rev. C. Walker.

Survivors include the widow Mrs. Georgia Spencer, step-mother Mrs. Henrietta
Spencer; one son, Felton Spencer; two step-daughters, Mrs. Virginia Spencer and
Mrs. Ruth Goodman, three sisters, Mrs. Letha Selby, Mrs. Ophelia Barber and Mrs.
Lucy Drake; three brothers, Edward, (name smeared), and Charlie Spencer; three
grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Interment took place in Calvary Cemetery with Morning Glory Funeral Home in charge.

(name on death certificate: Benjamin J. Spencer)

Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

SPENCER, BENJAMIN I1384 Section 17, Block 17, Lot 222, Space WCTR S 0 03/11/1951

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