Mr. Johnnie Spencer

Condolences can be sent to: Mrs. Verdie Griffin & Family 248 East 58th St. Brooklyn, NY 11201 Mr. Kenneth E. Spencer & Family 16700 Tintagel Court Dumfries, VA 22025 Mrs. Marion Brooks & Family 25 Parker Lane Unit 207 Whippany, NJ 07981 Mr. Johnnie Sylvester Spencer was called home by our Lord and Savior on August 16, 2025. He was born on February 26, 1945, to the late Mrs. Annie Mae Brown Spencer and the late Mr. Poley Spencer in Pantego, NC. He was a 1963 graduate of Beaufort County High School, Pantego, NC. Johnnie gave his life to Christ at an early age. He was baptized by Rev. Sir Walter Raleigh Keys and became a member of Macedonia Church of Christ in Pantego, NC. Following graduation from high school, Johnnie grew tired of working on farms topping and priming tobacco, pulling weeds out of soybeans, and picking cotton etc. Therefore, he moved to Brooklyn, NY to seek better job opportunities. After working a few small jobs, Johnnie was hired by Doyle, Dane & Bernbach, a major advertising firm. He was elevated to manager of the company supply room due to his commitment and dedication to the job. He worked for the company for 24 years before leaving the company and returning to Washington, NC. He started working for Stanadyne Corporation and remained there until his retirement in 2014. Johnnie was known as a fun-loving guy and developed friendships with many in the community. After arriving in New York, he associated mostly with friends from Pantego. However, his strongest friendship bond was with the late Mr. Willie Whitley whom he called his blood brother. His bond was so strong with Willie that it spread within his family too, so much that Willie’s adult children called him Uncle Johnnie. Today, words cannot express our deep appreciation and gratitude for Willie’s kind wife, Mrs. Hattie Whitley and her thoughtful daughter Aquichia Whitley Brown for taking care of Johnnie during his final days. Also, thanks for the assistance of his close friend, Mrs. Annie Hooker. They were a Godsend and true representation of God’s love. Family members also came to visit from near and far to be with Johnnie at this time and the family are grateful for their support and invaluable generosity. Johnnie was preceded in death by his brother, Samuel (late Vestie) and sister, Lillie Mae Spencer King (Steve). Johnnie leaves to cherish his memories: Son, Aaron (Gertrude) of Bellevue, NE; Sisters, Verdie Griffin (Curtis) of Brooklyn, NY and Marion Brooks (late Nelson) of Whippany, NJ; and Brother, COL (Ret) Kenneth Spencer (Malinda) of Dumfries, VA; two Grandsons, Aaron Spencer Jr. and Avery Spencer; two great Granddaughters, Ginger Spencer and Stori Ella Spencer; Nieces, Rita Griffin, Sharon Rollins (Michael), Reesheda Holmes, Dr. Myla Spencer, Michelle Spencer (Ph.D. candidate); and Nephews, CJ Griffin, Terrence Holmes (Sandra), Kenneth Spencer Jr.; and a host of cousins and friends.

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Mr. Johnnie Spencer

February 26, 1945 - August 16, 2025