He attend school in Lacey, AR and worked many years in the pulpwood industry until his health began to fail.
He confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined the Mt. Olive AME Church. He was a joy to be around and had many friends around Lacey and the Monticello area.
He was also proceeded in death by two brothers, Winford Fisher and Larry Spencer, and one sister, Francine Matthews.
He leaves to cherish his memories two sons, Jonathan Spencer of St. Louis, MO, and Norman Spencer of Winchester, AR; one step-daughter, Constance Felton of Nevada, CO; two brothers, Dalton (Martha) Fisher and Kent (Sandra) Spencer, both of Monticello, AR; one sister, Tyronza David of Monticello, AR; three grandsons, one granddaughter, a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 19, 2015 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Lacey Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(6)
Dub Cruce Family
Hamburg, AR Monday, January 19, 2015 The Dub Cruce family has several heart-warming memories of Pony. Pony meant a lot to Daddy, Jr., and mama. We know the laughter got louder as soon as Daddy and Pony got together. We extend our prayers to everyone in Pony's family. He will always be remembered.Sara Cruce, Jr. Cruce, Sandy Cruce West, Rita Cruce Rawls
Willie Jean Sawyer
Monticello, AR Friday, January 16, 2015 I am very sorry for your loss. May God bless each of you. I will continue to pray for the Spencer Family..
Peggy Everett and Family
Monticello, AR Friday, January 16, 2015 To the Spencer Family may God bless you in the time of loss.Johnny we knew as "Punny" was a good man. He always had a smile on his face and say something to make a person laugh even when they didn't feel like laughing. He will truly be missed. God is a Comforter he will wrap his loving arms around each of you. Praying for the entire family.Tom/ Glennis Daniels Family
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 15, 2015 To the Spencer family we are so sorry lost. You have our prayers. May God keep youRegina Jacob
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 15, 2015 Dear Family:You are in our prayers.
Eloise Jacob and Family
Roberta Thomas
Wilmar, AR Thursday, January 15, 2015 "He who prays as he ought will endure....Trust in the Lord and lean not unto your own understanding. To Ty, my sweet sister in Christ and my loving Uncle Dalton Fisher and the entire family of Mr Johnny Ray....My deepest prayers are that you find comfort in knowing that God makes no mistakes. Continued prayers for you all.