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Wetherholt, Anna I.
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ObituaryMr. James E. Spencer Mr. James E. Spencer, 81, of Huntington, WV, passed away on April 21st, 2020 in St. Mary's Medical Center following complications after a long illness. He was preceded in death by both parents, Ed & Mary Lou Spencer, his brother, Robert Geary Spencer and his sister, Sandra Jeane Jividen. He was born on March 22, 1939 and grew up in Huntington and graduated from Huntington High Class of ’57, Marshall University's 1st graduating class with a BBA in Accounting. After graduation he worked as an accountant and manager in health care for 52 years, starting with Hayflich, a regional CPA firm for 20 years, then 22 years at St. Mary's Hospital as a CFO, followed by 5 years each at HIMG and Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital as CFO. He was essential in spearheading the creation of Help for Animals Spay-Neuter Clinic which opened in 1997. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 45 years, Donna Steele from Milford, DE and four children Trenny (Tim) Houck, of Lexington, KY, Kimberly (Robert) Aylor of Milton, James "Butch" Spencer, Jr. of Nitro, and Tracy (Jason) Goins of Salisbury, NC. He is also survived by six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two sisters, Cathy (Don) Dickstein of Alexandria, VA and Patty (John) Justice of Huntington, numerous nephews, nieces and a host of special friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Huntington Cabell Wayne Animal Shelter, 1901 James River Rd., Huntington WV, 25701 in his memory. A memorial service in celebration of Jim's life will be held at a future date.
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