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“RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF CHARLES SPENCER” mentioning Mark Kelly was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E413 on April 19.
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RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF CHARLES SPENCER
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HON. TRENT KELLY
of mississippi
in the house of representatives
Monday, April 19, 2021
Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Mr. Charles Spencer who passed away at the age of 94 on Monday, March 22. I am grateful for the service of men like Mr. Spencer, and I join his family and loved ones in mourning his loss.
Mr. Spencer was born on November 21, 1926 in Clay County. He grew up on his family's farm and spent his entire life as a resident of Itawamba County. In 1944, he was married to his childhood sweetheart, Martha West.
Charles was passionate about education. He spent his life inculcating into his students the value of education. He began his career under the Emergency Certificate in 1947 teaching 5th and 6th grade at Tilden and Banner. He taught social studies and coached the men's and women's basketball teams at Cleveland Vocational School in 1951 and 1952. In 1952 Mr. Spencer earned his BS in Education from Mississippi State University before returning to Itawamba County to serve as principal at Mantachie. He taught night classes to veterans who sought to further their education. In 1972 he returned to Mississippi State to earn his MA in Education Administration. He was then appointed as Superintendent of Education of Itawamba County.
Charles is survived by his son, Keith; daughter, Brenda; grandchildren, Klista, Ina, Matthew, Beth Ann, Stephanie and Max; and great-grandchildren Mia Rae, Aiden, Charlie, Catherine, Colin, Anthony, Marina, and Alexios.
Mr. Charles Spencer was a central figure in the education of countless Mississippi students and I commend him for his lifetime commitment to his community.
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