Spencer McFadden
On Friday February 17, 2017, God plucked another loving soul for his garden in heaven. Spencer departed this earthly life at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC.He was born April 29, 1943 to the late Dorothy Tomlin and James Jackson. He was later adopted and raised by the late Lurie Colclough and Bennie McFadden.
"Pent" and "Bubba" as he was affectionately called, accepted Christ at an early age and joined the Congruity U.P. Church. Later in life, he attended Westend Community Church. He attended Eastern High School and later went on to work at Campbell Soup of Sumter, SC where he retired. He was previously married to Gardenia McFadden Willis and to this union, four children were born.
He leaves to cherish his memories; three loving daughters, Sandy (Michael) James and Nikkta Harper both of Columbus, GA and Sophia (Terrance) Smith of Spartanburg, SC, and two loving sons; Derrell (Barbara) McFadden of Sumter, SC and Anthony (Laurel) Pearson of Maryland; Two sisters, Dorothy Harrison of Alcolu, SC and Thelma (Rubin Jr.) Billie of Gable, SC; One brother; Ronnie Tomlin of Sumter, SC; Nine additional siblings in Durham, NC; One aunt; Mammie Tomlin of Maryland; Special Friend Evelyn Conway of the home, Fifteen grands, a number of great-grands, the Benjamin and Colclough Family and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and adopted parents; a daughter, Wendy McFadden; one brother, Willie Hood Jackson, two sisters, Flossie Benjamin and Geneva White and one brother-in-law, James "Duke" Benjamin.
Public Viewing will be held on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.
Mr. McFadden will be placed in the church on Saturday at 10am for viewing until the hour of service.
Funeral Service will be held on Sat. Feb. 25 at 11am at Westend Community Church 101 S. Salem Ave. Sumter with Rev. Dr. Ralph W. Canty Sr., Officiating
Interment will follow in Bradford Cemetery.