Richard Dean Spencer

Richard “Rick” D. Spencer, age 63, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at his home in Topeka. Rick was born July 11, 1956 in Topeka the son of Harold and Donna (Allensworth) Spencer. Rick grew up in the Hoyt area, attending Royal Valley High School. He worked throughout Northeast Kansas as a self-employed carpenter. Rick enjoyed shooting pool and competed in several leagues. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Rick is survived by a son, Douglas Spencer of Hoyt, KS; grandchildren, Madison Spencer and Dalton (Maycie Graham) Ware; a great grandson, Cayden; brothers, Randy Spencer, Rusty (Robin) Spencer, Ronnie (Lisa) Spencer, Rocky (Lisa) Spencer and a sister, Becky (Bob) McPhail of Topeka. Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Donna (Allensworth) Spencer; a sister, Kathy Spencer; and a brother who died in infancy, Robert.

Rick will lie in state Friday, April 24, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Cremation will follow and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Care Hospice sent in care of Davidson Funeral Home. davidsonfuneral.com