Rodney Spence Obituary

Rodney Clarence Spence, 92, was born November 10th, 1932, in the Forest Grove
Community, south of Rockdale, to Henry and Carrie Kyle Spence. He passed from this
life on June 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving wife Lu of almost 70 years,
his children and their families. He graduated from Rockdale High School in 1950. He
served in the United States Army from 1953-1955. On November 6, 1955, he married
Luella (Lu) Sager. This union produced three children, Gary Spence, Glen Spence, and
Shari Rahm. Rodney joined Alcoa in 1952 beginning a 40-year career ending with his
retirement in 1992.
Rod enjoyed many years of service to Forest Grove Christian Church and the Rockdale
community. He served his community in many ways, including 40 plus years in the
Rockdale Fair Association, member of the Rockdale Roping and Cutting Club,
coach/manager of multiple Rockdale Little League teams and served as President of
the Rockdale Little League. He was also a referee of area basketball games for over 25
years as a Southwest Basketball Officials Association member. He also served on the
Rockdale ISD School Board and as a deacon and elder of the Forest Grove Christian
Church.
Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Carrie Spence, sister Rubye
Ellen Brown and husband Elbert, sister Roxy Ann Bingham and husband Si Lee, brother
Kyle Spence and wife Marilyn, niece Marie Spence Wheaton and nephew Bert Brown.
Survivors include his wife, Luella (Lu) Sager Spence; sons Gary Spence and wife
Marcie of College Station and Glen Spence of Rockdale; and daughter Shari Rahm of
Spring, Texas. He is also survived by grandchildren Lauren Bruchez of McKinney,
Zachary Spence and wife Michelle of Fort Worth, Heather Rahm and friend Taylor
Weinhold of Magnolia, Spence Rahm of Round Rock, and great grandchildren Bella and
Barrett Bruchez and Macie and Hallie Davis. Also surviving is brother Claude Spence
and wife LaNell Spence of Forest Grove, along with many loving cousins, nieces and
nephews, as well as a host of cherished friends.
Rod's family will receive visitors on June 22, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Phillips and
Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale. Funeral and graveside services will be held at
Forest Grove Christian Church on June 23, 2025 at 10:00 am, with reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Forest Grove Christian Church, 8092 US
77, Rockdale, TX 76567, or a charity of your choice.