Lloyd Russell “Buzz” Spencer , 85, of Columbus Indiana passed away on January 15, 2019 at Four Seasons Health Care. He was born June 23, 1933 in Patriot, Indiana to Raymond E. and Eloise (Spry) Spencer.
He married the love of his life, Sue VanAntwerp Spencer in 1955 and cherished her for 64 years. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-law Ruth Ann (Howard) Nadel and brother Raymond F. Spencer. He is survived by his wife Sue, sister and brother-in-law Joyce (Max) Gill, and sister-in-law Jan Spencer; his children Diane (Mark) Carlson and David T.(Linda) Spencer II; five grandchildren: Karen (John) Dorcy, Mark (Stacie) Carlson II, Jenna, Luke (fiance Cassie), and Jack Spencer; three great-granddaughters: Olive and Etta Carlson and Natalie Dorcy; nieces, nephews and cousins.
A graduate of Lawrenceburg High School, Lloyd played football at Franklin College and received his degree in drama. He was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. For two years, he was a Corporal in the U.S. Army at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. He proudly served as a company clerk and skip chaser.
After he finished college, Lloyd and Sue moved to Columbus Indiana where he began a career with WCSI radio as a DJ which was perfect for his great voice and personality. Lloyd used that charisma to build a successful career in sales and management for Johnson & Johnson and Searle/Monsanto in Detroit and Chicago.
After retiring, Lloyd and Sue returned to Columbus. They became very involved at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation and at Franklin College. Lloyd continued to help others as a mentor to young entrepreneurs through his work with SCORE, as well as delivering Meals on Wheels. He was an avid sports fan and a photographer of nature. He and Sue enjoyed traveling and hiking all over the world. He will be remembered as a classy, loving man devoted to his family and friends and he will be dearly missed.
Reverend Nic Cable will conduct a Celebration of Life on Sunday, January 20, at 2pm at the Four Seasons Chapel. Memorial contributions can be made to Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus Indiana, 7850 W. Goeller Rd. 47201, or to Franklin College, 101 Branigin Blvd. Franklin, IN 46131.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-reed.com.
Arrangements were made by Myers~Reed Chapel on 25th Street.
