On Sunday February 16th, 2020, Wallace Edward Spencer peacefully passed away surrounded by his family.
​ Wallace was born October 15th, 1925 in Queens, NY to Pauline Hubble Spencer and Alex Spencer. Wallace went to public schools in New York and when he turned 18, he joined the Navy. He served on the USS Essex from January 1944 until May 1946 and was in many battles throughout the South Pacific, earning 12 Battle Stars and a Presidential Citation. After the war, he worked for Slater Electrical Company, then, was the manager for the Sunnyside Pool in Queens, NY in the summer, and was an employee with his brother of the Cardoza Hotel in South Beach Miami, FL. In 1950, he went to work for N. Miller Company and they later put in the first machines that peel and devein shrimp for SeaPac. It was during this time, Wally met his future wife, Urania, at the King and Prince Hotel Pool. They were married September 11th, 1955 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Brunswick, GA. They then moved to Brewster, NY where they started their ready-mix concrete business, Brewster Transit Mix. Mr. Spencer was president of Brewster Transit Mix Corp, Advance Sand and Stone, and J&S Corp and became the largest employer in Putnam County, NY. He served on the board of the Putnam County Hospital, the Bank of New York, the Builders Association and was on the Vestry and the Treasurer of St Andrew's Episcopal Church in Brewster, NY. He was also past president of the Fairfield County antique car club. He enjoyed his antique cars and went on many national tours with them.
​ Mr. Spencer sold his business in 1985 and moved back to Saint Simons Island, GA. In later years, he was known as Mr. Christmas Lights for his Christmas display that was seen every year by hundreds of people from all over. Wally loved people and never met a stranger, he was a wonderful husbnd, loving father, and a terrific grandfather. He had great joy standing by the road and greeting people as they drove by during Christmas time. He loved meeting people and got great joy inviting people into his home to see Christmas Decorations which includes a room dedicated to his trains and his garage that turned into London, England in the time of Charles Dickens. He is preceded in death by his parents Pauline and Alex Spencer, and his brother Lee Spencer. He is survived by his wife of 64 years; Urania Lyons Spencer, his son; John Spencer (Cheryl), daughters; Susan Spencer and Judy Spencer, also, his former son in law; Tim Furness, who had a special place in Wallace's heart. His grandchildren who made his life full of love and happiness; Steven Spencer, Danielle Morse (Ethan), Urania Breyfogle (Murphy), Alex Furness, Katrina Ryan, Justin Furness (Grace), and James Furness and great granddaughter Josie Morse. The family wishes to thank Hospice of the Golden Isles for the wonderful care and support they provided.
​ Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 20, 2020, 3:00 PM, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, with Rev. Alan Akridge officiating. Entombment, with Military Honors, will follow at Palmetto Cemetery. A visitation for family and friends, will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2020, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM, at Chapman Funeral Chapel.
​ In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to National WWII War Museum, New Orleans, or Coastal Georgia Honor Flight, P.O. Box 20466, St. Simons Island, GA 31522, or a charity of the donors choice.