Oscar Spencer
Oscar C. Spencer, 91, a member of a pioneer Presidio County family and a respected farmer and agribusinessman, passed away July 18, 2016 at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas
He was a Presidio native and a World War II veteran. His family is known for their entrepreneurship, and Oscar and his father were known for their involvement in the farming, packing, and shipping onions and cantaloupes, plus buying and trading cattle.
His great-grandfather, John W. Spencer, discovered the Shafter silver mines.
Oscar’s retirement years were spent between Midland and Rockwall visiting family members.
Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Delpha Nieto Spencer; his children, Virginia Conner of Midland, Rebecca and Brian Olind of Rockwall, Oscar M. Spencer of Rockwall, and David R. Spencer of Midland; grandchildren, Jennifer Conner of Midland, Annmarie Olind of Dallas, Marisa (Luke) Strauser of Dallas, Ana Christina Spencer of New York City, and David Spencer and Jackie Spencer of Midland; great-grandchildren, Preston Martinez, Ruby Gonzales, and Casey Spencer of Midland; brother, Carlos J. (Dorothy) Spencer of Santa Ynez, California; a sister, Carolina Ramos of Presidio and Midland; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chas (Charles) and Josefina Colomo Spencer; and sisters, Josefina and Delia Spencer.
Rosary was Monday, August 1, at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Midland. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 2 at the church with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.
The family requests that stories and memories of Oscar be sent to PO Box 4263, Midland, Texas 79704 or posted online to http://www.thehealingstartshere.com/obituaries/Oscar-Spencer/. Arrangements are under the direction of American Heritage in Midland.