James “Jim” Spencer – Whittington, IL

James “Jim” Spencer, 87, of Whittington, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023 at home. He was born to Otto and Eulah Spencer on April 11, 1935 in Whittington.

He was married to Joyce (House) and she preceded him in death in 2013. They were married 60 years. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Bob Spencer, and eight sisters: Pauline Weiland, Estaleda Jones, Ruby Shumake, Bonnie Gentry, Betty Graviett, Wanda Hamilton, Francis White, and Edna Marie Spencer.

Jim is survived by one brother, Frank Spencer, three daughters Brenda (David) Garvin, Carla (Bennie) Allsopp and Penny (Dale) Brookins, all of Whittington. He has five grandchildren, Adam (Shelly) Allsopp, Ryan (Dawn) Garvin, Matthew (Brianne) Allsopp, Mallory (Alex) Gibbs, Chelsea (Lucas) Webb; ten great-grandchildren, Presley, Holden, and Keira Allsopp, Kinlee and Tyson Garvin, Cali and Keaton Gibbs, and Vada, Deacon, and Vera Webb.

He was the Ewing-Ina Water Department Superintendent for 33 years and former owner of North Main Motors in Benton. He had an excavating business for several years and was a talented woodworker.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 6th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will in the Shiloh Cemetery in Whittington. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com

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