Obituary of Richard W. Spence

Richard W. “Richy” Spence, Jr., 49, of 16364 Rouseville Rd. Pleasantville, died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie. He was born on June 28, 1965 in Oil City to Barbara Burt and the late Richard W. Spence, Sr. Richard was a graduate of Cape High School in Florida class of 1983. He worked for a construction company in Florida for several years before moving back to Pennsylvania. Richard was a member of the Shamburg Christian Church of God. He enjoyed playing his guitar, singing karaoke, and going fishing and camping with friends. He is survived by his mother, two sisters; Terry Arntzon of Cape Coral, FL, and Debbie K. Vallandingham and husband Gary of Cape Coral, FL, three nieces, one nephew, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his father Richard was preceded in death by an infant brother. No calling hours will be observed. Family and friends may attend a memorial service Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at 2:00 PM at the Shamburg Christian Church of God with Pastor Shawn Johnson, Officiating. Inurnment will be at Jerusalem Corners Cemetery. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 300 Penn Center Blvd. Suite 602 Pittsburgh, PA 15235 or to the Shamburg Christian Church of God, 15995 Rouseville Rd., Pleasantville, PA 16341. If you would like to leave a condolence for the family, go to garrettfuneralhomeinc.com