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Clarence Spencer

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[August 31, 2015]  SPRINGFIELD - Clarence Spencer, 76, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 7:20 a.m. at the Symphony of Lincoln Nursing Home in Lincoln.

Celebration of Life Service: Saturday, September 12, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Sherman United Methodist Church, 2336 E. Andrew Road, Sherman.

Funeral home: Peasley Funeral Home, Lincoln     

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Clarence Spencer, 76, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 7:20 a.m. at the Symphony of Lincoln Nursing Home in Lincoln.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on September 12, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Sherman United Methodist Church, 2336 E. Andrew Road, Sherman.

Burial will be held at a later date at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Clarence Spencer was born on April 12, 1939 in Springfield, the son of Homer C. and Ernestine Truter Spencer. He was united in marriage to Adeline Mae Crammond on June 26, 1956. She preceded him in death.

Surviving Mr. Spencer are his children: David Allen (Vicki) Spencer, Diana (Kevin) Hughes, and Dawn R. Taielua; two brothers: Larry Spencer and Ronnie Spencer; three sisters: Donna Leamons, Karen Anderson, and Cheryl Cryer; several grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.

Clarence was preceded in death by his wife; one daughter: Darla Kay Spencer; one son: Daniel Spencer; and three sisters: Peggy Buhl, Barb Bilyeau, and Nancy Webber.

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Mr. Spencer was the former owner of CEE Jay Plumbing and Heating; Roto Rotar Service, and Spencer Plumbing in Springfield; Aqualand Pools, Cee Jay Ambulance Service, Lasarber Detective Agency and Brewsters Detective Agency; and Josh H. Tucker / Fox Bait Store. He was previously employed by Moonlight Gardens Roller Skating Rink, and the Georgian Restaurant. He received his Illinois Plumbing License. He served as a Police Officer at Dawson, Buffalo, and El Paso, Woodford County Sheriff's Office, and Springfield Lake Police.

Clarence served in the United States Air Force.

Memorials may be made in his memory to the Peasley Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.

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