Larry Spence

Larry Clayton Spence of Scott Depot was welcomed into the open arms of the Lord Saturday, July 21, 2012 having suffered from a rare form of leukemia. He was born August 20, 1937 in Kanawha County but spent most of his life in the Winfield/Teays Valley area. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Wheeler Spence; his parents, Clayton Emmett and Ethel Gertrude Spence; brothers, Ronald Ray and Kyle David Spence; sister and brother-in-law, Estella (Jan) and William D. White. Larry graduated from Winfield High School in 1955 where he was a star football player. He then served two years in the United States Army and six years in the Army Reserves. Retiring in 1991 after 33 years as an insulator specialist at Union carbide, Larry worked for H & R Block, Milton. Many will recall Larry as a coach for the Winfield Midget League during the 1970?s and ?80?s. He is fondly and respectfully remembered by those who knew him who also appreciate the ideals he taught, both in football and in the natural walk of life. Larry was a devout Christian and was a member of the Teays Valley Presbyterian Church, Scott Depot and the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, Hurricane where he served as an Elder for many years. Larry is survived by his son, Bobby Lee Spence of Scott Depot; his daughter, Jodie Ann Spence of Yukon, OK; his brother, Gary Dale (Sue) Spence of Homosassa, FL; beloved fiancée, Marybeth Hill of Scott Depot. He is also survived by twin foster brothers, Larry Gaylor of Winfield and Jerry Gaylor of New Jersey, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-children and step-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 11am Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV. Burial with military honors will follow in the Spence Family section of Teays Hill Cemetery, St. Albans. Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may also be made by visiting www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.