Herman Lee Spencer
January 26, 1935 – September 9, 2019
Herman Lee Spencer, age 84, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, September 9, 2019.
He was born on January 26, 1935 in Conover, NC to the late Clarence and Lena Spencer.
Herman attended the Lutheran School for the Deaf in Detroit, MI from 1948 to 1952. He then graduated in 1956 from the School for the Deaf in Morganton, NC. He was an All- American football player and is in the school hall of fame. Herman was an avid sports fan, he loved the Tar Heels, Panthers and the Braves. He was a devout Lutheran and an active member of The Chapel for the Deaf for many years. He loved his family first and foremost enjoying family vacations at the beach. Herman was a Set Typist for 41 years at The Hickory Daily Record.
Mr. Spencer is survived by his wife of 60 years, Paulette McGee Spencer; two daughters, Shelly Clark and husband Tommy and Jana Bridgewater and husband Scott; and grandchildren, Krista Clark, Ryan Clark and wife Sara, Brittany Bridgewater, Tyler Bridgewater and Spencer Bridgewater.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two siblings.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, September 13, 2019 at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Conover City Cemetery. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel. The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to The Chapel for the Deaf, 1225 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204 and to Novant Health Hospice Matthews, 200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204.
Source Citation: McEwen Funeral Service Online
January 26, 1935 – September 9, 2019
Herman Lee Spencer, age 84, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, September 9, 2019.
He was born on January 26, 1935 in Conover, NC to the late Clarence and Lena Spencer.
Herman attended the Lutheran School for the Deaf in Detroit, MI from 1948 to 1952. He then graduated in 1956 from the School for the Deaf in Morganton, NC. He was an All- American football player and is in the school hall of fame. Herman was an avid sports fan, he loved the Tar Heels, Panthers and the Braves. He was a devout Lutheran and an active member of The Chapel for the Deaf for many years. He loved his family first and foremost enjoying family vacations at the beach. Herman was a Set Typist for 41 years at The Hickory Daily Record.
Mr. Spencer is survived by his wife of 60 years, Paulette McGee Spencer; two daughters, Shelly Clark and husband Tommy and Jana Bridgewater and husband Scott; and grandchildren, Krista Clark, Ryan Clark and wife Sara, Brittany Bridgewater, Tyler Bridgewater and Spencer Bridgewater.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two siblings.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, September 13, 2019 at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Conover City Cemetery. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel. The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to The Chapel for the Deaf, 1225 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204 and to Novant Health Hospice Matthews, 200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204.
Source Citation: McEwen Funeral Service Online
Herman Lee Spencer
January 26, 1935 – September 9, 2019
Herman Lee Spencer, age 84, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, September 9, 2019.
He was born on January 26, 1935 in Conover, NC to the late Clarence and Lena Spencer.
Herman attended the Lutheran School for the Deaf in Detroit, MI from 1948 to 1952. He then graduated in 1956 from the School for the Deaf in Morganton, NC. He was an All- American football player and is in the school hall of fame. Herman was an avid sports fan, he loved the Tar Heels, Panthers and the Braves. He was a devout Lutheran and an active member of The Chapel for the Deaf for many years. He loved his family first and foremost enjoying family vacations at the beach. Herman was a Set Typist for 41 years at The Hickory Daily Record.
Mr. Spencer is survived by his wife of 60 years, Paulette McGee Spencer; two daughters, Shelly Clark and husband Tommy and Jana Bridgewater and husband Scott; and grandchildren, Krista Clark, Ryan Clark and wife Sara, Brittany Bridgewater, Tyler Bridgewater and Spencer Bridgewater.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two siblings.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, September 13, 2019 at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Conover City Cemetery. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel. The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to The Chapel for the Deaf, 1225 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204 and to Novant Health Hospice Matthews, 200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204.
Source Citation: McEwen Funeral Service Online
January 26, 1935 – September 9, 2019
Herman Lee Spencer, age 84, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, September 9, 2019.
He was born on January 26, 1935 in Conover, NC to the late Clarence and Lena Spencer.
Herman attended the Lutheran School for the Deaf in Detroit, MI from 1948 to 1952. He then graduated in 1956 from the School for the Deaf in Morganton, NC. He was an All- American football player and is in the school hall of fame. Herman was an avid sports fan, he loved the Tar Heels, Panthers and the Braves. He was a devout Lutheran and an active member of The Chapel for the Deaf for many years. He loved his family first and foremost enjoying family vacations at the beach. Herman was a Set Typist for 41 years at The Hickory Daily Record.
Mr. Spencer is survived by his wife of 60 years, Paulette McGee Spencer; two daughters, Shelly Clark and husband Tommy and Jana Bridgewater and husband Scott; and grandchildren, Krista Clark, Ryan Clark and wife Sara, Brittany Bridgewater, Tyler Bridgewater and Spencer Bridgewater.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his two siblings.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, September 13, 2019 at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Conover City Cemetery. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel. The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to The Chapel for the Deaf, 1225 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204 and to Novant Health Hospice Matthews, 200 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28204.
Source Citation: McEwen Funeral Service Online
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