Mr. Robin Elmo Spencer Sr.

SPENCER, SR. Mr. Robin - Age 53, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at his residence. Family hour 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2013 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 2 p.m. Rev. James Carter officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home 1:30 p.m. Friday. Mr. Spencer will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 12 noon-8 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Robin Elmo Spencer, Sr. was born July 9, 1959 in Dumas, Arkansas, the son of Ernest and Virlee Spencer. He confessed Jesus Christ at an early age. Elmo was a Running Back and a member of the Track Team at Dumas High School “Bobcats.” Also, he attended Flint Jordan College from 1977-1982. He was enlisted in the United States Army in Germany. Elmo relocated to Dumas, AR where he was a diligent and hard worker for Dollar General Warehouse and Adcock Seed Company. He returned to Flint for 11 years with Ms. Rita Allen where he became father to 5 children and 1 step-daughter. Elmo moved to St. Louis, MO in 1993 and was employed at Gate Gourmet Airline from 1999 – 2005, where he supervised a crew of 50 which he enjoyed making sure passengers had meals and beverages. In 2005 he worked a year as a Maintenance Man for a senior citizen building in the city of St. Louis, MO, where he raised his children with Ms. Gloria Stitts and Sophia. While in St. Louis he had a daughter, Ms. Kendie (House) Spencer. In 2006 after establishing himself in Flint he moved back with his family. Elmo retired to enjoy his children and grandchildren as “Pa-Pa.” He loved to take them fishing at State’s Park, out to dinner and BBQ’s at home. Elmo was famous for his Barbeque Sauce, his many dogs and working in his yard. He was a caring and devoted son, father, brother, uncle and grandfather. Mr. Robin Elmo Spencer, Sr. leaves to cherish his memory: companions, Rita Allen of St. Louis, MO and Gloria Stitts of Flint; 3 daughters, Ebony Spears, Crystal Spencer, both of Flint and Kenndie House Spencer of St. Charles, MO; 4 sons, Antowin Evans, Anthony (Sabra) Spencer, both of St. Louis, MO, Robin Spencer, Jr. of Columbia, MO and Jack Spencer of Flint, MI; 7 grandchildren; 8 sisters, Odessa (Johnny) Spencer of Dumas, AR, Christine Spencer of Cleveland, OH, Ernestine Ricks of Bartlesville, OK, Bettye Spencer of Dumas, AR, Verdie (Carlos) Spencer-Long, Yvette Spencer (Andrew), both of St. Louis, MO, Baronda (Lee) Spencer Jones of Pine Bluff, AR and Patricia Spencer of Conway, AR; 7 brothers, Alonza Spencer of Watson, Joe (Maria) Harris of Flint, Chester Spencer of Bartlesville, OK, Edward (Sheila) Spencer of Little Rock, AR, Alperry (Felia) Spencer of Flint, Donnell Spencer of Los Angeles, CA and Gary (Samantha) Spencer of Dumas, AR; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mr. Spencer was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Virlee Spencer; 2 brothers, Earnest Spencer, Jr. and Jimmy Harris.

Mr. Robin Elmo Spencer Sr.

July 9, 1959 - February 10, 2013