Earnest “Tubby” Spencer, 74, of Wallingford, passed away Tuesday morning, March 26, 2019, at his home.
He was born September 30, 1944, in Lewis County, a son of the late Lonnie and Cholechetta Sparks Spencer.
Earnest was a member of Petersville Church of Christ and enjoyed fishing, singing, loafing with Bro. Arnold and spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren.
Tubby is survived by his wife of 52 years, Bina Little Spencer; two sons and daughters-in-laws, James and Amy Spencer of Wallingford and Brian and Danielle of Winchester; one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Anthony Toller of Wallingford; one sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Harold Newsome of Minerva; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Elbert Spencer and Wilford Spencer; and one sister, Barbara Meadows.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Petersville Church of Christ with Bro. Arnold Howell officiating. Burial will follow in Muses Mill Cemetery.
Friends may visit from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2019, at Tollesboro Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Tubby will lie in repose one hour prior to services at the church.
Pallbearers will be Tyler Toller, Curtis Spencer, Matthew Evans, Colton King, George Kendall, Johnothan Kendall and Anthony Toller. Acey Spencer, Cloey “Buggy” Spencer and Andrea Morgan will serve as honorary pallbearers.
