Franklin Thurman Spencer's obituary , Passed away on April 25, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas

Franklin Thurman Spencer

September 6, 1947 - April 25, 2025 (77 years old)

Little Rock, Arkansas

Franklin Thurman Spencer's obituary , Passed away on April 25, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes

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Franklin Thurman Spencer

September 6, 1947 - April 25, 2025 (77 years old)

Little Rock, Arkansas

Franklin Thurman Spencer Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 25, 2025, at the age of 77, Franklin Thurman Spencer in Little Rock, Arkansas, born in Fort Smith, Arkansas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Spencer and Betty Spencer; his grandparents, Mark, Stella Spencer, Charles and Myrtle Brown; and his nephew Brent Pike.

He is survived by: his daughter Lauren Spencer; his brother Jimmy Spencer; his sister-in-law Gail; his sisters, Rosie Lewis (Dale), Debbie Pike, Sandy Smith (Mike) and Vicky Mullikin (Randy); his siblings' children, Jimmy Spencer Jr., Celeste Kaelin (Kevin), Brittany Rowe (Evan), Lonny Lewis, Tracy Lewis (Stacey), Tammie Krumm, Amie Zachow (Larry), Tracie Johnston, Michael Smith (Reidena Carter), Chris Smith (Jessica Taylor), Spencer Gladwin (Lauren) and John Gladwin (Melanie Rosenthal); and his friends, Eddie Davis, Ben Brite, Mike Means and Sam Scheidler. He is also survived by 21 great-nieces and nephews, along with eight great-great-nieces and nephews.

He will be remembered not only for his legal acumen and contributions to society but also as a devoted family man whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes



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