Donnie Ray Spencer

Donnie Ray Spencer Sr., 74, passed away on November 24, 2023. He was born in Danville, VA, on September 25, 1949, to the late Vivian Stutz Stirewalt and the late Aaron “Bill” Spencer. He is survived by his loving wife of many years, Mrs. Rebecca Thompson Spencer.

Donnie was a member of Central Boulevard Church of God. He also taught Sunday School at Brookdale Senior Living and taught a Bible class at Bright Leaf Place Assisted Living. He worked for 36 years as a bridge inspector for Norfolk Southern Railroad before his retirement. Donnie also proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force.

In addition to his wife, Donnie is survived by a son; D.J. Spencer and wife Carmen of Danville, VA; a daughter; Janelle Spencer Gammon of Danville, VA; four grandchildren; Kayla Spencer Fisher and husband Craig, Karli Tate Manley and husband Nathan, Sophia Spencer, and Jacob Almashy, and two great-grandchildren; Sadie Mae Manley and Atlas Almashy.

In addition to his parents, Donnie was predeceased by a brother; Aaron Bill Spencer Jr., and a brother-in-law; Butch Thompson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can made to Central Blvd. Church of God Building Fund. The church is located at 235 Hairston Street, Danville, VA 24540.

No formal services are planned currently.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. & Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, Danville, VA is respectfully serving the Spencer family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.