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Edgar Randolph (Coach) Spencer, was born on July 26, 1955, to Robert & Elizabeth Spencer in Lacey, Ar. He transitioned on May 11, 2025, at The Woods Nursing Home in Monticello, Ar.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Elizabeth Spencer, three brothers, Robert (Carrin) Spencer, of Monticello, AR, Rev. Nelson (Lucy) Spencer, of Monticello, AR, Edward Spencer of Lacey, AR, a nephew, James Spencer, of Monticello, AR, a niece, DeLois Spencer of Monticello, AR, and a great great nephew, Terrell Demont Williams, Jr. of Little Rock, Ar.
He attended Lacey School and went on to graduate from Drew Central High School. Edgar furthered his education by attending the University of Arkansas at Monticello where he received a bachelor’s degree in health & physical education. He began his coaching career at Selma School.
He later began teaching Health Education and coaching for Drew Central School District for over 30 years. He refereed many games all over Southeast Arkansas. He also drove the school bus for Drew Central School District.
He was a member of Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church in Lacey, AR. He was called into the ministry in 2015 and was licensed to preach in September 2016 under the leadership of Presiding Elder James H. Giles and his Pastor, Rev. Shirley Spencer.
He taught Sunday school, and he was the superintendent for many years. He also taught Sunday school in numerous annual conferences and was a dedicated member of the LAY Organization.
His hobbies include farming, fishing, bowling, and going on cruises.
He leaves to cherish his memories, nephews, Darron (Shirley) Spencer of Monticello, AR, Roger (Sandra) Spencer of Wilmar, AR, Robert Spencer III of Sierra Vista, AZ, Dobie Spencer of Perth, AUS, Reginald (Rita) Spencer of Crossett, AR, Fredrick Spencer of Pine Bluff, AR & Arnett Spencer of Pine Bluff, AR, nieces, Sharon Spencer of Anchorage, AK, Gwendolyn (David) Queen of Upper Marlboro, MD, Barbara Smith (Will) of Monticello, AR, Brenda (Oscar) Greene of Monticello, AR, Cynthia (Russell) Norris of Benton, AR; a host of great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; along with thousands of former students, co-workers and friends.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. There will be a wake Friday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lacey Cemetery. You can sign Coach Spencer's guestbook registry on this page.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Elizabeth Spencer, three brothers, Robert (Carrin) Spencer, of Monticello, AR, Rev. Nelson (Lucy) Spencer, of Monticello, AR, Edward Spencer of Lacey, AR, a nephew, James Spencer, of Monticello, AR, a niece, DeLois Spencer of Monticello, AR, and a great great nephew, Terrell Demont Williams, Jr. of Little Rock, Ar.
He attended Lacey School and went on to graduate from Drew Central High School. Edgar furthered his education by attending the University of Arkansas at Monticello where he received a bachelor’s degree in health & physical education. He began his coaching career at Selma School.
He later began teaching Health Education and coaching for Drew Central School District for over 30 years. He refereed many games all over Southeast Arkansas. He also drove the school bus for Drew Central School District.
He was a member of Mt. Olive African Methodist Episcopal Church in Lacey, AR. He was called into the ministry in 2015 and was licensed to preach in September 2016 under the leadership of Presiding Elder James H. Giles and his Pastor, Rev. Shirley Spencer.
He taught Sunday school, and he was the superintendent for many years. He also taught Sunday school in numerous annual conferences and was a dedicated member of the LAY Organization.
His hobbies include farming, fishing, bowling, and going on cruises.
He leaves to cherish his memories, nephews, Darron (Shirley) Spencer of Monticello, AR, Roger (Sandra) Spencer of Wilmar, AR, Robert Spencer III of Sierra Vista, AZ, Dobie Spencer of Perth, AUS, Reginald (Rita) Spencer of Crossett, AR, Fredrick Spencer of Pine Bluff, AR & Arnett Spencer of Pine Bluff, AR, nieces, Sharon Spencer of Anchorage, AK, Gwendolyn (David) Queen of Upper Marlboro, MD, Barbara Smith (Will) of Monticello, AR, Brenda (Oscar) Greene of Monticello, AR, Cynthia (Russell) Norris of Benton, AR; a host of great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; along with thousands of former students, co-workers and friends.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. There will be a wake Friday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lacey Cemetery. You can sign Coach Spencer's guestbook registry on this page.