Richard Spencer

Richard Lee Red Spencer passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, May 17, 2010. He was born in Concordia, Kansas on July 17, 1947. He is survived by his mother, Blanche Love of Ruidoso his father, W.O. Spencer and his wife Yvonne of Del Rio, Texas two brothers, Weldon Spencer and his wife Jane of Alto, and Don Spencer of Carrizozo several stepsisters, stepbrothers and nieces and nephews.

Richard graduated from high school in Plains, TX and from North Texas State University in Denton, Texas where he was a linebacker on the football team.

He served his country honorably in Vietnam and was very active in the POAMIA Associaton and was also a member of The Last Patrol. He was alway actively involved in helping disabled veterans wherever he went.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 25, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel at 1:30 PM with burial to follow at the Ft. Stanton Cemetery with military honors.

Richard was a quiet, gentle soul who will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

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