Jay William Spencer, 87, of Naples, Florida, died Tuesday, October 14, 2008.
He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, the son of Frank and Pauline Cleveland Spencer. Jay served in the Pacific Theater of World War II with the US Navy, and was awarded the Naval Air Medal. He was a nationally recognized sports photographer and photo journalist, and was commissioned a Kentucky Colonel by the Governor of Kentucky in 1979.
Jay was married to Marilou Schnyder Spencer for 57 years before she passed away in 2003. Survivors include his two sons: Stuart of Trophy Club, Texas, and John of Miami Beach, Florida; his daughter, Cathy Pimento of Ft. Myers, Florida; and four grandchildren: Joseph, Jennifer, Bracken, and Ryan.
Private family services will be held on October 31, 2008.
To the Spencer Family:
Thank you again for allowing us to serve your family during these stressful times. I had the pleasure to assist Jay when Marilou passed in 2003, and we always feel honored when families such as yourselves remember to call when needed. My best to all the family and appreciate the confidence you have with our service.
Allen Hawthorne
DirectorVeterans Funeral Care