Horton S Spencer

July 5, 1937 - April 30, 2016

Horton Shawgo Spencer, age 78, born July 5, 1937, in Ritchie, MO, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mary Jo Spencer; his sister, Edna Brown of KS; his children, Laura Reynolds of KS and DeEnna McQuay of KS; three stepchildren, Delica LeRoy of OK, Doris Hazen of KS, and James Carter of MO; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Spencer was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters. He worked for A&P Grocery stores in Kansas City for 25 years. He then became a dairyman for twelve years and later owned M&J Store in Branch, MO for 10 years, before retiring to Richie, MO. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at 2 PM at Van Buren Cemetery near Wentworth, MO.