Stevens-McGhee Funeral Home, Inc. | Quitman, GA

Obituary For Paul Eugene Spencer

Our Patriarch’s Journey

“Our Patriarch,” Paul Eugene Spencer, was born to the late William and Alice Spencer on March 14, 1942, in Dixie, GA. A great and generous storyteller with a huge heart, he was affectionately known as “Paul E.” He was always eager to help and provide a foundation to anyone who sought his opinion. Throughout his life, even until his transitioning at seventy-nine years old, his mind was cognitively sharp.

He was a graduate of the 1960s Washington Street High School “Wildcats,” and he said he was a star football and basketball player. Wink, wink! After high school, he joined the Army. He served three years and received an honorable discharge. After thirty years, he retired from BellSouth-Ryder Dedicated Logistics. He was also a deacon in the church for most of his adult life, and most of all, he was a father, godfather, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

The major chapter of his life was FAMILY. On October 17, 1960, he married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Geneva Demps, who gave him the nickname “Paul E,” her term of endearment for him. They were inseparable for fifty-nine years. To this union, five children were born. His daughter, Sheila Boyd, preceded him in death, as well as his sister, Alice Hearn.

On May 2, 2021, he completed his promise to GOD to return home. He always kept his promises. He knew we would miss him, but he also knew he would always be in our hearts.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Geneva Spencer; three daughters, Tammie Collie of Boca Raton, FL and twins, LaRhonda Spencer of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Lawonda Spencer of Miami, FL; one son, Paul Spencer, Jr., (Renee) of Miramar, FL; goddaughter, LaQuisha Smith of Jacksonville, FL; three sisters, Marilyn Grant (James) of Valdosta, GA, Edna Robinson (Perry) of Valdosta, GA, and Teresa Scruggs of Dixie, GA; three brothers, John Spencer of Dixie, GA, James Spencer (Karen) of Dixie, GA, and William Jr., (Annette) of Miami, FL; thirteen grandchildren, Takia Johnson (Tyler), Jordy Spencer, Brandon Spencer, Mashonda Smith, Adrian Smith, Jr., Tia Spencer, Eriq Collie, Kendra Smith, Jacobi Wright, Tiffany Maloy, Brien Spencer, Tony Maloy, and Bryce Spencer, all of South FL; one god-granddaughter, Autumn White of Jacksonville, FL; sister- and brothers-in-law, JoAnn King (Kelly), Mary Thompson (Ruben), and Kelly Demps; special friends, Dewitt Hollis of Atlanta, GA and Calvin Barnum of Miami, FL; eighteen plus great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A celebration of life will be Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 11AM at Simmon Hill M.B. Church Cemetery with Rev. James Huewitt, Sr., eulogist. Visitation will be Friday at the Stevens-McGhee Chapel from 3PM-7PM. Continue to keep the Spencer Family in your daily thoughts and prayers.

Guest Book

*****HAPPY 2nd HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY DAD***** They say that there are signs between earth and the heavenly realm. If that is true, I was able to receive the sign today on your 2nd earth to heaven birthday. Psalms 37 is what you had me read before, when I was having a difficult time with people. The first verse: Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. The second verse: They shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. The third verse: TRUST in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. This happened today. I felt better about things. Anyway, I am taking up too much time talking about my day. How was your day? I know it was great because every day in HEAVEN is great. 🎈🎈🎂🎂 💗💗 Tell Louie and the rest of our family I said,"Hi" and ask GOD to let me know when I will receive the abundant manifestation I have been asking for😊. Always, Your daughter

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Happy Father's Day

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♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ I know you are now in a 'Heavenly Realm' but you will ALWAYS be my FATHER. HAPPY HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!! From the one who made you a father, Tri ♥

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*****HAPPY 1ST HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY DAD***** It is really hard to BELIEVE a year has passed already. It still feels like I just heard the news and it is still UNBELIEVABLE. I know you are much happier, so for that reason I am happy too. I wonder if your 'Heavenly Birthday' is the same as your 'Earth Birthday.' Does everyone make a big deal about birthdays like they do here on earth? I know, I know, I will have to wait to see/know. Anyway, I will be sending a balloon upward. I know you won't receive it but as you know, it's symbolic for US earthlings (LOL)! Anyway, have fun! L♥VE F♥REVER TRI'♥

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*****HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY FATHER***** I know you have a new birthday now but for US (your family), it will always be March 14th (Pi)π.This bithday was fitting because your were known for and very good at making sweet potato pie. I truly miss you and really wish you were here to celebrate your 80th birthday. I know you are still connected to us because you communicated with me early one morning (in your heavenly way), the conversation we had about the riddle 'As I was Going to St Ives.I chuckled first and then became very happy, when I realized you were letting me know that you were keeping in touch. As I was going to St Ives, I met a man with seven wives, Each wife had seven sacks, Each sack had seven cats, Each cat had seven kits: Kits, cats, sacks, and wives, How many were there going to St Ives? The answer is still 1 (LOL)! Anyway, I will check back in with you at this same place on your new birthday. I hope you smile a lot as we celebrate you today! Love Forever, Your daughter T

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We will think about you always. We will talk about you still. You will never be forgotten and you never will. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain. To walk and guide us through our lives. Until we meet again. Your niece Kimberly Grant

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My condolences and prayers to Geneva and her family!

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Heartfelt sorrow 💔 Paul will be missed 🙏🏽Prayers for the family. Calvin and Pinkey Barnum Moultrie Ga

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🙏🏽 Prayers for the family Paul will be missed

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Forever in our Hearts!!!! We got this Daddy! Love, your Kids

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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