Simeon John Spencer

ARLINGTON -- Jack Spencer died Friday, May 10, 2013, at his home with his family by his side, following a long, courageous battle with cancer. Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church, 313 N. Center St., Arlington. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wade Family Funeral Home, 4140 W. Pioneer Pkwy., Arlington. Jack was born on Aug. 3, 1935, in Cul-de-sac West, Newfoundland, and spent a 40-year career as a purchasing manager with American Airlines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Jessie, and brother, Jimmie. Survivors: His wife of 55 years, Elaine; son, Mark, his wife, Georgia, and grandson, Justin; son, Kevin, his wife, Julie, and grandsons, Jacob and Adam; brother, George, his wife, Maisie; sisters, Sue Barbour, Jess Almasi and her husband, John; and many family and friends.