Carleton B. Spencer

Carleton Browning Spencer was born on August 15, 1927 in Columbus, Georgia, the third of four children. He was baptized at First Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia at an early age. In the 1930s, his family relocated to Florida, and he graduated from Palatka High School in 1944. After attending Morehouse College, he enlisted in the United States Army and traveled throughout the United States and Europe. He then joined his family in Chester, Pennsylvania. An uncle in Atlantic City introduced him to a young lady, Eloise Henderson, whom he married. That union was blessed with three children. Throughout most of his adult life, he was an avid bowler. He also enjoyed playing cards, tennis and bicycling, and a career at the 30th Street Post Office in Philadelphia, where he lived from 1958-1995. When their children all grew up, Carleton and Eloise moved to Penn Valley, Pennsylvania. He was predeceased by two sisters, Doris Elaine Spencer and Portia Annice Spencer Chandler; a brother, Herbert Meyers Spencer; his father, Minas Hunnicutt Spencer, and his mother, Annie Mae Carlton Spencer. In addition to being a loving husband and father, he was a great storyteller, most loyal friend, confidant, neighbor, and surrogate father. He was a family man and if you had the chance to be in his company, you became family as well. His friendship, patience and outreach knew no bounds. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. He is survived by his wife, Eloise Henderson Spencer; one daughter, Regina Eloise Spencer Simpson (David) of Owings Mills, Maryland; two sons: The Rev. Herbert Carleton Spencer (Marion) of Penfield, New York; and Carleton Raphael Spencer (Safiya) of Norwood, Pennsylvania; two grandsons: Michael and Tyler Simpson; and six granddaughters: Tara Jenkins (Thomas), Desiree and Amber Spencer, and Jazz, Jade & Jordyn Spencer; one great-grandson, Michael Kent “Tré” Pierce III; one great-granddaughter on the way; and a multitude of beloved relatives, friends and neighbors. He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Psalms 91:1-2 Due to the current state of the world, please adhere to the following restrictions: No more than 25 people can gather at any Inside location. MASKS must be worn at all times and social distancing rules, 6 feet apart or more, is applicable. No more than 250 people can gather at any Outside location. MASKS must be worn at all times and social distancing rules, 6 feet apart or more, is applicable. Repast Information: We are unable to extend an invitation to gather, break bread and tell stories. It is our intention to reassemble, honor and celebrate Carleton B. Spencer as soon as it is safe to do so. Please indicate that the service for Carleton B. Spencer will be held graveside (standing room only) on Sep 18th at 12:00 p.m. at Haven Memorial Cemetery, 2500 Concord Road, Chester Township, PA 19013.

Carleton B. Spencer

August 15, 1927 - September 2, 2020