Obituary of Alvah Martin “Marty” Spencer

A. M. ‘Marty’ Spencer, Jr. Camden County Farmer Alvah Martin ‘Marty’ Spencer, Jr., 62, passed away suddenly on August 8, 2003, on his way to his farm in Camden County, NC. Born in Pasquotank County, he was the son of the late Alvah M. Spencer, Sr. and Lillian Boyce Spencer. He was also the nephew of the late Dr. Joseph Spencer of South Mills. Mr. Spencer’s family moved to South Mills during his early school years. He later attended Elizabeth City High School, Chowan College and College of the Albemarle. However, North Carolina State University was where he pursued his main interest ‘ agriculture. Mr. Spencer is survived by his devoted wife, Janet Hill Spencer, with whom he has shared over 30 years. He is also survived by a sister, Alice Spencer Shearin and her husband, Edwin Shearin of Raleigh, NC, and their daughter, Amy Shearin Jeffers and her husband, Jerry Jeffers, two aunts, Genevieve Faust of Elizabeth City, NC and Nellie Magli of Franklin, TN, and numerous nieces and nephews and their children. Mr. Spencer devoted his life to farming in Camden County. He has also been a life long member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where his family was very active in the early years of the church. Mr. Spencer will long be remembered by all who knew him for his kindness, generosity and genuine love of people and animals ‘ and his favorite ‘Redskins’. A celebration of his life will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, South Mills, NC, on Wednesday, August 13, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. Prior to the service, friends are invited to the church fellowship hall from 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m. to visit the family. A light lunch will be served. After the services, interment will be in Old Hollywood Cemetery, Elizabeth City, NC. Floral donations will be appreciated or donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, South Mills, NC; the Lightfoot Animal Victim Fund c/o Tracey Morgan, Pet Nutrition Center, Elizabeth City; or to the SPCA Spay and Neuter Fund c/o Ruth Crittendon, 103 S. Ashe St., Elizabeth City, NC. To sign the online guest register, please visit www.twifordfh.com. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church St., Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements.