Harry Edgar Spencer Jr.'s Obituary
Harry Edgar Spencer Jr., age 98 of Lewes, DE, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Harbor Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Lewes, DE. He was born on Tuesday, January 27, 1920 in Middletown, DE, son of the late Harry E. Spencer Sr. and Sophie (Anold) Spencer.
Mr. Spencer, who was born at Liston’s Range Rear Lighthouse and grew up at Liston’s Range Front Lighthouse, was a proud US Army Veteran, serving honorably during World War II. He made his career as a special applications engineer for Delmarva Power. He was an active member of the Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation for more than 15 years. Mr. Spencer enjoyed woodworking, particularly bird carving. More than anything, however, Mr. Spencer cherished time spent with those he held dear. He was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, and friend who will be genuinely missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Spencer was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Spencer. He is survived by his sons: Larry Spencer (wife Colette), Steve Spencer (wife Debora) and his grandchildren: Alan Spencer, Matthew Spencer, Jacqueline Spencer, and Stephanie Spencer.
Friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday, October 18, 2018 between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM at Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway; Lewes, DE. Interment will take place following the visitation at 2:00 PM at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Mr. Spencer's memory to the Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation: PO Box 708; Lewes, DE 19958.
Please sign the online guestbook located on this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE DELIVER ALL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS BY 3PM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2018 TO OUR LEWES LOCATION.
What’s your fondest memory of Harry ?
What’s a lesson you learned from Harry ?
Share a story where Harry 's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Harry you’ll never forget.
How did Harry make you smile?