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Howard Spencer

January 4, 1940 — February 22, 2021

Howard Spencer

was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on January 4, 1940 the son of the late Vannie and Louise Spencer.

On December 7, 1963 he was united in marriage to Peggy Singleton, who survives.

Howard worked in maintenance for Packaging Corporation of America in Counce, Tennessee for 42 years. He was a member of River Heights Pentecostal Church. Howard loved the Lord and would carry his grandchildren to Church with him every chance he could. In his spare time he loved to fish and especially loved taking his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Being with his family was so important to him. If a person ever needed help, Howard was always there to help them, no matter what.

He departed this life on Monday, February 22, 2021 in Crump, Tennessee at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 18 days.

In addition to his wife of 57 years, Peggy of Crump, Tennessee he is survived by one son, Jimmy Ray Austin and his wife Ellen of Crump, Tennessee; grandchildren, Stephanie Hurst, Wade Austin and his wife Crystal, Chris Austin and his wife Brittney, Madison Franks and her husband Jesse, and Kendrick Henson and his wife Michelle; great grandchildren, Blake Edwards, Alyssa Austin, Hannah Austin, Emma Austin, Saphira Knight, Mason Knight, Skyler Knight, Everett Franks, Hunter Henson, Landen Henson, and Mikinze Collins; sister, MaryLou Newell of Adamsville, Tennessee; and brothers, Wayne Spencer and his wife Sylvia of Martin, Tennessee and Glen Spencer and his wife Ann of Crump, Tennessee.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Kathy Evans and brother, Leon Spencer.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

5:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Visitation

Thursday, February 25, 2021

9:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Service

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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