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James Robert Spencer

James Robert Spencer

Male 1959 - 2001  (41 years)


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  • Name James Robert Spencer  [1, 2] 
    Birth 31 Oct 1959  Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 21 May 2001  Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Person ID I6976  Branches and Roots
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

    Father James Rue Spencer   d. 29 May 2023, Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Loretta Katherine Weissinger,   b. 24 Jul 1939, Mount Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Jun 2008, Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F2315  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Valerie Jeannie 
    Marriage Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F2303  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Feb 2026 

  • Sources 
    1. [S73] Staff, Lexington Herald-Leader (KY), (Name: Lexington Herald-Leader; Location: Lexington, Kentucky;), Spencer, Loretta Katherine.
      SPENCER Loretta Katherine, 68, of Lexington, wife of 50 years to James R. Spencer, died Sun, June 22, 2008. She was the daughter of Virginia Schafer and the late Robert Joseph Weissinger. She was a registered nurse and retired from the St. Joseph Hospital with 30 years of service, a graduate of Lexington Catholic High School, and a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Besides her husband, survivors include one son, John Spencer, Lexington; two daughters, Loretta (Joel Johnson) Hendrix, Paris, KY and Linda (Tony Hart) Spencer, Nicholasville, KY; three brothers, Larry (Geraldine) Weissinger, Bobby Weissinger and Ted Weissinger, all of Lexington; two sisters, Sue (Lee) Hendricks, Lexington and Mary V. (Roy) Smith, FL; grandchildren, Melissa (Tommy) Campbell and Melinda Clemmons; great grandchildren, Logan Campbell and Spencer James Campbell; a daughter-in-law, Valerie Spencer; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Spencer; and a sister, Joan Conley. Funeral services will be 10am Thu at St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Lexington Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-9pm Wed at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road.

      Lexington Herald-Leader: 25Jun2008.
      HFA: 17JAN2017.

    2. [S304] Clark Legacy Center - Frankfort, Spencer, James Rue.
      James Rue Spencer, age 85, passed away peacefully, in the presence of family at St Joseph Hospital, in Lexington, Ky on May 29, 2023. He was the son of the late Corbett Spencer and Ann Spencer Purvis. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Loretta Katherine "Kay" Weissinger Spencer in 2008 and two children, James Robert Spencer in 2001, Loretta Ann Spencer Johnson in 2019 and a brother Wayne Spencer in 2005. He is survived by two children Linda Katherine Spencer (Tony Hart) and John Corbett Spencer, a sister Melody Spencer O'Connor and two brothers Charles Corbett Spencer and Douglas Spencer. He is also survived by two grandchildren Melissa (Tommy) Campbell and Melinda Katherine Clemmons, as well as three great-grandchildren, Logan Elizabeth Campbell, Spencer James Campbell and Mariah Katherine Clemmons.
      Jim was a graduate of Lexington Catholic High School and a graduate from New York University with a Master's in Business Administration. He was an avid reader and enjoyed researching various topics at the local library. He was also member of the Mensa society of Lexington. After retirement, he enjoyed his daily 5-mile walks and swimming at the YMCA. Jim was a passionate story teller and could always be counted on for good advice as he often knew everything about everything. In his later years, he looked forward to visits from his children, especially his grand and great grandchildren, spending time in the canopy swing and sipping ice-cold Pepsi. Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside funeral service that will be conducted Tuesday June 6, 2023 at 10:00 AM, at the Lexington Cemetery.

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      Legacy.com by Clark Legacy Center - Frankfort: 03JUN2023.
      HFA: 03JUN2023.