ROBERT L. "PAPA" SPENCER,

Age 80, of Waynesburg, passed away Thur., June 9, 2016.  Born in Morantown, MD, a son of the late Hobert and Edna (O'Neill) Spencer, he had been a resident of the Magnolia area since 1965.  Bob served with the U.S. Army and was the owner/operator with his wife of B & P Electric in Magnolia.  He was a member of Magnolia United Methodist Church and was proud to be named Magnolia Citizen of the Year in 1999.  Preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Stevenson, and his brothers, Bill Spencer, Ronald Crooks, and Wilbert "Sonny" Spencer.  Survived by his wife, Patricia Spencer, with whom he celebrated their 56th Wedding Anniversary on Jan. 9; two daughters and one son-in-law, Teresa and John Lewis and Christine Spencer; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Laura Spencer; one sister, Viola Pendlebury; one brother and sister-in-law, Williard and Phyllis Spencer; four grandchildren, Jeremy Lewis, Benjamin (Brandy) Lewis, Samantha (Ian) Rhinehart, and Dakota Evans; two great grandchildren, Gideon Rhinehart, Elijah Lewis and one more on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Services will be held Wed. at 11 a.m. in the Magnolia United Methodist Church with Rev. Steven M. Smith officiating.  Interment in Sandy Valley Cemetery in Waynesburg.  Friends may call Tues. from 6-8 p.m. in the Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home in Magnolia.  In lieu of flowers contributions in Bob's memory may be made to the Magnolia United Methodist Church, 999 Canal St., Magnolia, OH 44643.  Condolences left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.

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