Donie Von Spencer
Sunrise: May 23, 1954 to Sunset: April 30, 2016
Donie Von Spencer was born to the late L. C. Spencer and Alice Rebecca Buckham on May 23, 1954, in Queens, New York.
He was the grandson of the late Ruth Spencer Russell and the late Leslie Coleman.
Donie attended Leona B. Warren Elementary School in Mobile, Alabama and Gillespie Junior High School of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he received numerous awards for academic excellence. He attended Central High School but he completed his high school education at Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia.
Donie was affectionately called "Chabolo" by his late, older brother, Roosevelt Spencer. This name of endearment was bestowed upon him because he was little firecracker and fast on his feet.
Donie joined the Air Force in 1973. During his military travels, he toured both Viet Nam and Thailand. He eventually settled in Lompoc, California in 1976 with the love of his life, Andrea Hall. Out of this blessed union they produced three children: Devon (deceased), Anton and Ashari.
Donie, the diligent worker that he was, worked as a Multidisciplinary Engineer (Multidisciplinary Support Crew) at the Computer Sciences Corporation - Federal Sector at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA. He was in this role for over 30 plus years and received many commendations for his exemplary performance. All he always brought a smile to those that he worked with and demonstrated selflessness in all that he did. He was a true team player.
His passions for life included turning strangers into friends, golfing around the county, outdoor hunting & fishing; spoiling those he loved with surprise goodie packages, and giving sage advice.
He is survived by his loving wife Andrea, son Anton and daughter Ashari Brooks(Antwan), grandson Aaron; sister Wendy Spencer Davis(Arthur), and their children Ahngelique, A.Spencer, and Ariel. Father in law, Andrew Hall, Sister's in law, Alma Jackson, Jean Frazier, and Twana Hall, and brother in law Kenneth Hall. Donie also had several great nieces and nephews as well as a host of family friends and neighbors.
A memorial service will be held on Friday May 6, 2016 at True Vine Bible Fellowship. 533 Avalon St. Lompoc, Ca 93436. A reception will follow at the Veteran's Memorial Building.