Brian Arthur Spencer

Brian Arthur Spencer, 61, of Farmington, Ark., passed away from an apparent heart attack on Aug. 18, 2018. He was born at the U.S. Army hospital in Landstuhl, Germany, on April 2, 1957, to Edward E. and Donna Lou Smith Spencer.

He grew up in Mt. Vernon, Mo., and graduated from Missouri State University in 1979 with a degree in marketing and a minor in religion.

He was a lifetime PGA Professional and worked as a head professional at golf clubs in Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas throughout his career. He was the first head professional at Pinehust Golf and Country Club of Asia in Bangkok, Thailand, where he started the first junior golf school and caddie training program in that part of the world. He retired from the golf profession but remained involved with golf by giving private lessons, writing golf articles, and consulting.

He loved helping others achieve their golf goals and was an encouraging and supportive teacher.

In recent years, he worked at the Walmart Optical Lab in Fayetteville, Ark. In addition to golf, he enjoyed fishing, music and all things Razorback. He was a strong Christian with incredible Bible knowledge who was often described as a loyal friend with a big heart.

He is survived by his father, Edward E. Spencer of Mt. Vernon, Mo.; his brother, Scott and wife Gale of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; his two nieces and their husbands, Whitney and Eric Arthur of Fayetteville, Ark., and Caroline and Jay Robbins of Little Rock, Ark.; one great-nephew, Wynn Edward Arthur; his fiancée, Jetta Airhart of Mesquite, Texas.

A graveside service was held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, at Pineville Cemetery in Pineville, Mo., with David Nordyke officiating. Memorials may be made to the Disciples of Christ Christian Church of Mt. Vernon.

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Fohn Funeral Home of Cassville, Mo., was in charge of arrangements.

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