William D. Spencer Jr.

William D. Spencer Jr., 66, a former Plymouth resident, passed away under hospice care at 3 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2016, in the I.U. Health – Goshen following an extended illness. For the past three years, Bill has resided in Lagrange.

Bill was born in Carlinville, Ill., on September 6, 1949, the son of William D. and Norma Jean (Chapin) Spencer. The family moved to Plymouth, where Bill completed high school with the PHS Class of 1968. He then attended Barber College and began barbering in the Carlinville and Mendon areas. In Mendon, he assisted with farming. He transitioned to manufacturing in quality control to which he was very proficient. He had worked for Colt Industries in Quincy, Ill., the Gunite Corporation in Elkhart and then Lycro Products Co. in Wakarusa.

On July 6, 2013, in Wolcottville, he took as his wife the former Pamela K. (Rosendaul) Hoff. The couple enjoyed worshiping at the South Milford Church of Christ in Wolcottville.

Bill liked fishing and hunting, especially water fowl. He had served many years as a Scout Master and competed in muzzle loader events. He was also a longtime member of the Beagle Club in Bristol.

Bill is survived by his father: William D. Spencer Sr. of Plymouth; his wife: Pam; son: Shawn W. (Elizabeth) Spencer, Goshen; daughter: Nickole (Jeremy) Plank, Goshen; along with a stepdaughter: Amanda J. Dunn. Also surviving are three granddaughters, three step-grandsons and former spouse: Karen K. Kasparie of Goshen.

He also has four siblings who survive: Charles H. (Judy) Spencer of Bristol; Richard F. (Sandra) Spencer of Elkhart; Beth A. (Jeffrey) Siderius of Wheaton, Ill.; and Mary L. (Damian) Mizera of Maryville, Miss.; along with many nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his mother: Norma Jean and a sister: Sue Ellen Weyrick Wilson.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Aug. 3, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Funeral services will be held there at noon with the Rev. Brian Walter presiding.

Burial will follow in the New Oak Hill Cemetery in Plymouth.