Robert Oberton Spicer, Sr.

Mr. Robert Oberton Spicer, Sr., 90, of Fayetteville died peacefully on Sat. Feb. 27, 2016.

Bob played professional baseball for 15 years and worked at Ed Fleishman & Bros. and also, Devine's Sporting Goods until he retired.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Lottie Spicer, his brother, Jesse Spicer, Jr. and sister, Phyllis McArthur.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Evelyn Fay Spicer of the home; daughter, Rhonda Carper, and husband, Charlie of Port Orange, Fla.; son, Robert "Bobby" Spicer, Jr. and wife, Rory of Fayetteville; and three grandchildren, Caroline Spicer of Fayetteville, Emily Spicer of Wilmington, and Cooper Wurst of Cullowee; and many other relatives in Cali., Ark., and Va.

A celebration of Bob's life will be held at 11 am Thurs. March 3, 2016 in Snyder Memorial Baptist Church where Bob was a member since 1953. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Wed. March 2, 2016 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Bob Spicer to HealthKeeperz Hospice or Alzheimer's Society.

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