Alvin W. Spence

Alvin W. Spence, a life-long resident of Washington, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2013. He was born the youngest of 4 sons to Joseph Clark Spence and Nelle (Ewing) Spence on April 15, 1929. He was a 1948 graduate of Trinity High School. After serving in the United States Army, Mr. Spence embarked on a 38-year career at Bell of Pennsylvania/Verizon, retiring in 1991. He was the devoted husband of Elizabeth Smith Spence, whom he married April 16, 1953. They shared a loving marriage for 58 years until her death on March 12, 2010 He was a member of the Allison Avenue/Abundant Life Baptist Church for over 60 years, serving in many roles including church moderator and deacon. Mr. Spence was a 24-year member of the Washington School Board, serving 20 years as President. He was a member of the Washington Masonic Sunset Lodge 623 as well as a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his sons, Wayne (Beth Posa) of Gibsonia, PA and David (Barbara King) of Kennett Square, PA; 4 grandchildren Brian (Diana Hagan), David P., David J, and Kathryn; two great-grandchildren, Max and Lyla; a brother, Joseph Spence; and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers James and Ray Spence. Friends will be received on Friday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m., in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 7th, in Abundant Life Baptist Church, with Rev. George Garancosky and Rev. Rick Bruckner officiating. Those attending the service should go directly to the church on Saturday. Memorial donations may be made to Abundant Life Church, Memorial Fund, 269 Cameron Road, Washington, PA 15301.