Artie B. Spencer, Jr, 88, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at The Loving Care Personal Home Care in Beaumont. He was born September 19, 1928 in Carter County, Oklahoma, to parents Artle B Spencer, Sr. and Audrey V. Boatright Spencer. Art graduated from Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma, and married his sweetheart, Marie Sawyer Spencer in 1948. They were married 66 years when Marie passed away in 2014. Art was a veteran and proudly served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. The couple moved with their four children to Port Arthur, Texas in 1968. Art's professional career in Port Arthur included Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, then Vice President at the First National Bank of Port Arthur, and later, Public Relations Spokesperson for the Chevron U.S.A. Products Co. refinery in Port Arthur until his retirement. An avid outdoorsman, Art enjoyed canoeing, camping, fishing and hunting, and spending time on the rivers and bayous, in the marshes, and at the beach with his family. In his senior years, he enjoyed the game of golf. He and Marie were members of the United Methodist Temple Church in Port Arthur. He will be missed by his children, Mike Spencer (Julie) of Port Neches, Tim Spencer (Charlotte) of Gulf Breeze, FL, Susan Ferrell (Mike) of Princeville, HI, and Jon Spencer of Fort Walton Beach, FL; his eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and his brother-in-law, Jack Sawyer (Betty) of Wichita, KS. A visitation for family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Guy Williams officiating. A private graveside will be at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Groves, Texas. Thanks to the staff at Pelican Bay Assisted Living Facility for taking care of Dad over the last year, and the nurses and caregivers at The Loving Care Personal Home Care in Beaumont and Compassion Hospice for their care at the end of Dad's life.
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Anonymous
June 18, 2017
Condolences and prayers to the entire Spencer family. Mr Spencer was always a good man to me. May he RIP
Anonymous
June 8, 2017
I enjoyed dove hunting with Art years ago. He sparked my interest in SxS double barrel shotguns!
Anonymous
June 8, 2017
Art was a good man and friend. God bless to the family.
Anonymous
June 7, 2017
An across the street sense 1972. A fine gentleman a good friend a joy to know that will be greatly missed. Artie and I had our own neighborshood watch always looking after each other . God speed Artie ,may God feel your presents we know you will keep a steady vigil. God bless his family.He was an officer and a gentleman . Buddy &Linda Burney
Anonymous
June 7, 2017
R.I.P. Mr. Spencer. Your influence on the City of Port Arthur is great and will be remembered for your professional hard work. I am glad I got the opportunity to know you and your wonderful family.
Anonymous
June 7, 2017
He was a man that most all men should be like. He was so much like a second father. We love and shall miss you ...
Anonymous
June 7, 2017
A gentleman in every sense of the word. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with the family.
Anonymous
June 6, 2017
Sending hugs and love to you and your family, at this sad time ,Tim