James H. Spencer

April 25, 1936 - Aug. 30, 2018

HARRAH

James H. "Jim" Spencer, of Harrah, left this life Aug. 30, 2018, at the age of 82. He was born April 25, 1936, in Harrah, OK to Robert Eugene & Mary Ethel (Dye) Spencer. Jim served in the 45th National Guard for three years from 1958 to 1961. He worked as a sheet metal worker and was a member of Local #124 Sheet Metal Workers Union. Jim moved back to Harrah and owned and operated Spencer's Orchard and Green Houses. He was a member and former president of Oklahoma Fruit Grower's Association, and in 2008, Jim was voted as the the Green House Grower of the Year. Jim is survived by his wife, Gayle Spencer, of the home; one son, James Spencer & wife Kathy, of Broken Arrow; one daughter, Lori Booth, of Harrah; five grandchildren, Kelly Caughron & husband Cliff, Kimberley Szoeke & husband Jake, James Spencer Jr. & wife Emily, Nathan Booth, and Lauren Booth; two great-grandchildren, Joseph Szoeke and Luke Spencer; two brothers, Bill Spencer & wife Jan, of Harrah; and Jerry Spencer & wife Brenda, of Harrah; numerous nieces and nephews; and Cleo, his faithful companion. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Debra Kay Spencer; sister, Robbie Dye Mueller; and a brother, Kenneth Spencer. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, at Faith Baptist Church in Harrah, interment to follow at Memory Lane Cemetery in Harrah. Services are under the direction of Asa Smith Funeral Service. You may leave condolences at www.asasmith.net