George William "Rocky" Spencer

On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, George William "Rocky" Spencer of Hickory, North Carolina, went to meet his Savior.

Born December 17, 1951, he was the son of the late George Washington and Helen Lutz Spencer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Evelyn Kay Blevins.

Rocky never met a stranger. He retired from HSM and enjoyed spending time outdoors, playing golf, fishing, helping others, gardening, and spending time with his family. He cherished his family and was a good husband and father. Rocky loved his church family and especially his life group.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 47 years, Jean Winters Spencer; their son, Jeff Spencer; a sister, Alice Faye Keen; and a number of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by special friends and neighbors of 46 years, Tim and Debbie Bolick.

The Celebration of Life service will be at Christ Church Fairgrove at 2p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorials can be made to the Christ Church Fairgrove student ministry program. Please mail checks to 2416 Zion Church Road, Hickory, NC 28602, and specify "Memorial for Rocky Spencer," or donate online at app.easytithe.com (general budget for Fairgrove, a portion of which will go to student ministry).

Please sign the online guestbook on the Memorial Wall at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Spencer family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.