James A. Spence Obituary
We bid farewell to James A. Spence (Fairview Heights, Illinois), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 24, 2025 at the age of 84. James A. touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though James A. may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Margaret (Eggleston) and Harold Walter Spence; and his sister Patricia Manley (Jerry). He is survived by: his wife Barbie; his pets, Cooper and Udon; and his nieces and nephews, Mike, Rick, Mark Manley, Julie Goff (Mike) and Pam Brust (Ernie). He is also survived by sisters and brothers-in-law and ten nieces/nephews on his wife's side, other family, many friends.
Donations may be made in his honor to Ronald McDonald House of St. Louis (http://www.rmhcstl.org) or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital (http://www.stjude.org).
