Bruce Eli Spencer

Spencer, Bruce E., age 61, of Xenia, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2012, at Greene Memorial Hospital. He was born in Dayton, OH, on January 13, 1950, the son of Harriet (Ennis) Duff and the late Harold Spencer. He was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Isa Ennis, a brother, Anthony Wayne Spencer and many aunts and uncles. Bruce was a loving husband, son, father and grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Cheryl L. (Embree) Spencer; his mother, Harriet Duff; 2 daughters and a son-in-law, Lisa and husband, Randell Gidley, Heather Spencer; 2 grandchildren, Haileigh and Jacob; a brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Elaine Spencer, all of Xenia; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Stephen and Beth Quigley, of Rockford, MI. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Bruce was a born again Christian since 1973 and was a longtime and faithful member of Bible Baptist Church in Xenia, where he was an active member of the sound ministry. He was retired from Wright-Patterson A.F.B. after 23 years of civil service, retiring in 1996 from the base print shop. Bruce was an avid photographer and a talented artist. He served his country in the U.S.Navy. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2012, from the Bible Baptist Church, 1679 West Second Street, Xenia, OH with Pastor David McClellan officiating. Interment will follow in Valley View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2012. If desired, contributions may be made to Bible Baptist Church Sound Ministry. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com. Services in care of Tobias Funeral Home-Beavercreek Chapel.