[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 67 (Monday, April 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E413]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                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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