Austin Spencer

Mr. Austin Spencer, age 88 of Lansing, NC died Monday, April 12, 2010 at Margate Health & Rehab Center.  Mr. Spencer was born May 27, 1921 in Ashe County to the late Jason and Ida Weiss Spencer.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Hart Spencer and all his brothers and sisters.  He was a member of Sturgills Baptist Church.  Mr. Spencer was a US Army veteran who served in the pacific theater during WWII. He retired from Sprague Electric. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 PM Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Badger Funeral Home.  Graveside services will follow in the Spencer Cemetery with military rites. Mr. Spencer is survived by: 1 son:  Larry Spencer and wife Sandy of Lansing 1 daughter:  Shirley Thompson and husband Ronnie of West Jefferson 5 grandchildren and spouses:  Melissa & Brent Hager, Sarah & Todd James, Laura & Tim Greer, Alicia & Jeff Turnmire & Travis Spencer 8 great-grandchildren: Barrett, Allison, Hudson, Holland, Dalton, Chelsie, Tierra & Khela 1 step-great-grandchild:  Matt Turnmire several nieces & nephews The family respectfully requests no food or flowers please.  Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.  Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.