Dean Walter Spencer, Sr., 74, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 in Ocean Springs.
Mr. Spencer was born in Staten Island, NY on December 5, 1942 to John Thomas and Florence Stern Spencer. He lived on the MS Gulf Coast for over 60 years and was a graduate of St. Martin High School. Mr. Spencer was the former hotel manager at Gulf Hills Hotel and Dude Ranch. He was also self employed in accounting computer services. Mr. Spencer was a member of the Antique Car Club, Magnolia Model T Club and Cruisin the Coast. He was a cherished husband and father who loved his family dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Thomas and Florence Stern Spencer; his son, Walter Ron Spencer; and his brother, Jack Spencer.
Dean’s survivors include his wife of 49 years, Romona Seymour Spencer; his son, Dean Spencer, Jr. and daughter, Lesley Spencer Lester (Scott). Other survivors include his siblings, Mary Spencer Salvato (Donnie), Priscilla Spencer Elbert (Chuck) and Fred Spencer (Nancy).
Funeral Services will be held at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 12:00 pm. Friends may visit from 11:00 am until service time. Interment will follow at Bosarge Cemetery.