James C. Spencer

James Clifton Spencer, Jr., 78 of Glasgow, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Barren County Healthcare Nursing & Rehabilitation in Glasgow. He was born in Metcalfe County, on June 4, 1941, to the late James C. Spencer and Nancy Pearl Perkins Croft. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired as a pipeline bender for Pipeline Construction Company after 30 years. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include three sons, Greg Spann (Renee) of Cave City, Andy Spencer (Jeny) of Glasgow and Brad Spencer of Glasgow; two daughters, Karen Hagan (Richard) of Glasgow and Mitzy Ford of Glasgow; 16 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; two brothers, Marvin Croft (Tracey) of Smith Grove and Johnny Croft of Cave City; several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Betty Carol Carey Spencer; one sister, Barbara Hines. A private family service will be 2:00pm Monday, March 23, 2020 at the A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Hiseville Cemetery. A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Spencer. Please share your condolence with the family at www.crowfuneralhome.com. For those not in attendance, you may join us 2:00pm Monday, for a Facebook live feed on A.F. Crow & Son Funeral Home Facebook page.