Gary MacGleen Spencer, Sr., 74, of Winchester, VA (formerly of Cumberland, MD and Paw Paw, WV), passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the home of his daughter with family by his side.

He was born Nov. 11, 1951, in Paw Paw, and was the son of Ralph C. Spencer and Ruth V. Anderson, who both preceded him in death, along with two sisters, Stephanie Spencer and Carol McCullough; two sisters-in-law, Helen Spencer and Roseann Sponaugle and a brother-in-law, Leroy Sponaugle.

Gary met the love of his life, Mary E. Spencer, when his brother married her sister. Mary and Gary were married on April 18, 1977.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 49 years are –

A daughter –

     Gayle Shanholtz and husband, Ramon

Two sons –

     Gary Spencer, Jr. and wife, Samantha

     Glen Spencer and wife, Nancy

Twelve grandchildren –

     Ashya Funkhouser (Jacob), Natalie Unger (Brett), Amera Jenkins (John), Jordan Spencer (Holly), Jada Spencer (Cameron), Tyler Spencer, Jocelyn Spencer, Jiya Spencer, Brycen Spencer, Jamiya Spencer, Aniya Shanholtz and Jasiah Spencer

Eight Great-Grandchildren –

     Ashtyn, Tatum, Raylee, Parker, Kamden, Abel, Eli and Lorelei

Eleven Siblings –

     Ralph Spencer (Helen), Roxanna Ramirez (Miguel), Steven Spencer (Faye), Betty Jane Spencer, Roxanna McCullough, Diane Felton, Barb Scott (Fred), Richard “Brud” McCullough (Mae), Teresa Spencer, Pamela Spencer and Tony Spencer (Tammy)

One brother-in-law –

     Thomas Sponaugle (Rebecca)

And numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 PM Sunday, October 18 at Kimble Funeral Home in Paw Paw, West Virginia. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM with Chaplain Christina Brooks-Signo officiating.

Interment will be in Camp Hill Cemetery.

A reception will follow at the Paw Paw Senior Center.  Food may be dropped off there after 10:00 AM Sunday.

While we lost our most beloved Dad and Pappy, many have lost a friend, brother, and uncle. He was a master at sarcastic humor and witty timing to others with his silly jokes and comments. He was always smiling and had a soft and gentle tone. Rest in peace, dad…until we meet again. We love you.