Leon Addison Spencer Sr (1932 - 2023)

Born 27 Feb 1932 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Regina Mae (Saunders) Spencer — married 9 Dec 1952 in Virginia, United States

Descendants

Died 4 Sep 2023 at age 91 in Hampton, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Leon Spencer Sr is a part of US Black heritage.

Leon Spencer Sr was born in Wisconsin.

Leon Spencer Sr was awarded the Purple Heart.

Leon Spencer Sr is a Military Veteran.
Served in the United States Air Force 1944-1964
Served in World War II.

This profile is part of the Spencer Name Study.

Leon Addison Spencer was born on 27 February 1932 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, son of Lonnie Addison Spencer (1904–1977) and Zanana Corrine Brown (1901–2002).^[1]

His siblings were:

• Milton Lorenzo Spencer (4 December 1925 – 9 November 1999)
• Doris Ramona Spencer (8 February 1929 – 30 November 2008)
• Earl Louis Spencer (abt. 0 November 1934 – 3 December 1936)
• David Leroy Spencer (12 April 1938 – 26 January 2004)

Leon passed away on 4 September 2023 in Hampton, Virginia, United States, aged 91.^{[2] [3]}

In 1940, Leon (8), was a single son, in the household of Lonnie Spencer (36) in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ^[1]

Leon (20) and Regina Mae Saunders (19) were married on 9 December 1952 in Virginia, United States.^{[4] [5]} Regina was born on 11 January 1933 in Virginia, United States. She was the daughter of Reginald Fairfax Saunders and Burnett Beatrice (Barbour) Saunders. Their known children were:

• Stephanie Spencer (~1952 – unknown)
• Lonnie Addison Spencer (1954 – unknown)
• Leon Addison Spencer (25 January 1954 – unknown)
• David Spencer (4 June 1955 – 5 June 1955)
• Karen Burnett Spencer (22 November 1957 – unknown)
• Mark Anthony Spencer (18 September 1958 – unknown)
• Lori Spencer (27 February 1961 – unknown)

Research Notes

The following text was in Leon’s Obituary.

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February 27, 1932 – September 4, 2023 Leon Addison Spencer, Sr., affectionately known as Spencer, 91, of Hampton, VA passed away on September 4, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born on February 27, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

After retiring from the military, while in California, he worked for the correctional system at the CA Medical Facility, until retiring once again. He was a dedicated and hardworking man who made valuable contributions to his profession. He also was a proud member of the Tri City Masonic Lodge #1662.

Spencer’s true passion in life was spending time with his family. He cherished every moment with them and found joy in their company. Spencer was preceded in death by his one true love, Regina Spencer, his son David Spencer, ^[7], his parents Lonnie and Zanana Spencer, his brother Milton Spencer, his sister Doris Greene, and his cherished sisters-in-law, Lena, Beatrice, Thelma, Mabel, and Jean.

Spencer is survived by his

daughters; Stephanie McLemore, Karen Spencer, Lori Spencer-Chung (Chad),

his sons; Leon Spencer, Jr. (Wendy), Lonnie Spencer, and Mark Spencer.

He also leaves behind

nine grandchildren,

twelve great-grandchildren, : brother David Spencer,

brother-in-law Reginald Saunders, Jr.,

and many nieces and nephews.

Thank you to Diane Spencer-Carr and Jean Brown for the countless visits and keeping their Uncle Spencer entertained.

May his legacy of love and dedication to his family live on.

A ceremony to honor and celebrate Leon Spencer’s life was held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Cooke Brothers Funeral Chapel, located at 1601 27th Street, Newport News, VA 23607.

“We, the siblings of Karen and Mark, want to give recognition to them for their devotion and commitment to both of our parents for the last thirteen years.”

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04550; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 72-226
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #75802386 (accessed 4 June 2023)
   Leon Spencer (8), single son, in household of Lonnie Spencer (36) in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born in Wisconsin.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Certificate of Death, Commonwealth of Virginia, Reg District 2270,State File No 12568, No 105, State of Virginia US Death Records 1912-2014, Dept of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Leon A and Regina M parents of David Spencer, entered in burial information 7 June 1955, National Cemetery, Hampton, VA.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Certificate of Death, Commonwealth of Virginia, Reg District 2270,State File No 12568, No 105, State of Virginia US Death Records 1912-2014, Dept of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Leon A and Regina M parents of David Spencer, entered in burial information 7 June 1955, National Cemetery, Hampton, VA.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Marriage: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current," database
   Daily Press; Publication Date: 14/ Dec/ 1952; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/238153249/?article=a0992ae8-5770-4f7b-b392-d8ce1599024f/0ae4bf54-a625-4841-9132-1d2b16ec0fd7&focus=0.0056571355,0.3734977,0.122486256,0.7436258&xid=3398
   Ancestry Record 62116 #69995034 (accessed 27 June 2023)
   Leon Addison Spencer (21) marriage to Regina Mae Saunders in about 1952.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} Marriage: "Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014"
   Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101169657; Certificate Number: 1952034598
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9279 #11865558 (accessed 4 June 2023)
   Leon Addison Spencer (21) marriage to Regina Mae Saunders on 9 Dec 1952 in Hampton, Virginia, USA.
6. ↑ LEON ADDISON SPENCER, SR.
7. ↑ Certificate of Death, Commonwealth of Virginia, Reg District 2270,State File No 12568, No 105, State of Virginia US Death Records 1912-2014, Dept of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Leon A and Regina M parents of David Spencer, entered in burial information 7 June 1955, National Cemetery, Hampton, VA.

See also:

• LEON ADDISON SPENCER, SR.
• 1958 Directory:

"U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," database with images
Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #685006605 (accessed 27 June 2023)
Spouse: Regina Spencer; Gender: Male; Residence Year: 1958; Street Address: 27 Newby dr; Publication Title: Newport News, Virginia, City Directory, 1958; Name: Leon A Spencer; Residence Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA; Occupation: United States Air Force.

• 1968 Directory:

"U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995," database with images
Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #1415919912 (accessed 27 June 2023)
Spouse: Regina Spencer; Gender: Male; Residence Year: 1968; Street Address: HI 037 Hayes St; Publication Title: Fairfield, California, City Directory, 1968; Name: Leon Spencer; Residence Place: Fairfield, Solano, California, USA; Occupation: United States Air Force.

• Residence:

"U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1," database
Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings
Ancestry Record 1788 #231766622 (accessed 27 June 2023)
Second Residence: Hampton, VA; Name: Leon A Spencer Sr [Leon Spencer Sr]; Residence Date: 1996; Second Address: 29 Lucinda CT; Second Postal Code: 23666-5767; Postal Code: 23666-5311; Second Residence Date: 1996; Second Phone Number: 865-4755; Address: 3 Old Pond CT; Residence: Hampton, VA; Birth Date: 27 Feb 1932; Phone Number: 865-4755.

• obituary
• Original DD214 in family files available for viewing upon request