Spencer Staton Edmondson, Jr.
March 9, 1934 ~ January 30, 2024
ROCKY MOUNT – Spencer Staton Edmondson, Jr. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Born March 9, 1934, he was the son of the late Spencer S. Edmondson and Estelle Bowden Edmondson.
Spencer graduated from Rocky Mount High School in 1952 and from the School of Engineering at North Carolina State University in 1958. He then enlisted in the US Air Force, serving in France before he was honorably discharged in 1967. He spent many years working with his father at Tobacco Planters Warehouse, selling tobacco at auction for area farmers. Spencer loved his family and his church (especially the 8:00 crowd), woodworking, gardening, baking, and golf.
Spencer was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Joyner Edmondson. He is survived by his daughter, Sally Harris, and his most precious grandchildren, Roney, Spencer, Stella, and Ann Price Harris. His sister, Peggy E. Mamo, brother-in-law, William L. Joyner, Jr., and sister-in-law, Sara J. Pearsall, also survive him, as well as cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family wishes to thank special friend, Marci Thompson, and everyone at Brekenridge Retirement Center for their loving and attentive care.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Saturday, February 3, at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Juliana Lindenberg officiating. The family will greet visitors in the parlor following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Spencer’s memory to the Church of the Good Shepherd, 231 N. Church St., Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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As an employee at Breckenridge I had the honor to greet him at breakfast and lunch. Often times I would give him a napkin, snap it in the back and give him a Hug or a pat on the shoulder. He was always kind and appreciative, sometimes if he was cold while sitting near the nurses station I would go get his grey blanket. He would say, thank you that feels better. Ill miss smiles and kind words.