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Lynnvel Gene Spence

Services for Mr. Lynnvel Gene Spence of Brookhaven are at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Riverwood Family with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial at Riverwood Memorial Park.

Mr. Lynnvel Gene Spence, 83, passed away on June 26, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on December 5, 1940, to the late Coy Gilbert Spence and Lillian Corinna Roberts Spence.

Mr. Spence served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He retired from MS Hwy Patrol after 23-plus years and was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 241 for 50-plus years.

He was a lifelong musician who played Guitar, Piano, Dobro, Mandolin, Banjo, Dulcimer, and Harmonica.

Preceding him in death are his parents, son, Jeffrey Gilbert Spence, and sisters-in-law, Terri Beach, Gladys Beach Taylor (Lealon), brothers-in-law, Lamar Beach (Leatrice), Gary Beach (Shirley), Bobby Beach, Billy Beach, Wayne Beach, and Roy Beach.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years, Helen B. Spence; daughters, Jodie Sartin and husband Steve and Rebecca McDowell and husband, Tim; brother-in-law, Donald Beach, sisters-in-law, Margie Rogers, Lattiemore Beach, Jenny Beach, Dorothy Beach, and Phyllis Beach, along with his 4 grandchildren, Hunter McDowell (Lauren), Brady Hall (Katy), Emily Torres (Camilo), Kristen Blanks (Bo), 10 great-grandchildren, Kyler McDowell, Hayden McDowell, Liam Thacker, Easton Barnes, Parker Torres, Addison Blanks, Madilyn Torres, Ella Torres, Claire McDowell, and Gilbert Hall, He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, family members, friends, and friends at Accent Care. He will be dearly missed by all who love him.

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  • Comment Link Bro Donald Copeland Thursday, 04 July 2024 17:11 posted by Bro Donald Copeland

    I have a lot of fond memories of my brother Gene the lessons he taught me In masonry the conversation on that front porch drinking coffee or the beverage of your choosing Gene was very funny person and always had a good joke in his back pocket I learned a lot from him he’s was a great man and mentor I will miss him a lot to Helen and the family our heart goes out to all of you !!! to our Brookhaven lodge 241 we loss a great man and brother Mason !!!! So mote it be

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  • Comment Link Pam durr Monday, 01 July 2024 13:51 posted by Pam durr

    I remember Mr. Spence from when I worked at the Dairy Queen in Brookhaven he came in for coffee. He was a very sweet man. He could never hold back his smile and that other smile rest in peace, Mr. Spence

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  • Comment Link Ron lambert Friday, 28 June 2024 23:06 posted by Ron lambert

    Becky and Jodie so sorry for your loss praying for your family. Ron and Kristy Lambert

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  • Comment Link Pat Nohle Friday, 28 June 2024 18:19 posted by Pat Nohle

    I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord bless you with comfort and peace in the coming days. And give you strength to face the tomorrows. Prayers for you and your family as you go through this season of life.
    God Bless
    Pat Nohle

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  • Comment Link Susan Dunaway Friday, 28 June 2024 17:40 posted by Susan Dunaway

    My heart breaks at the passing of Mr. Gene! He was the kindest tough guy I've ever known. A man who cherished his wife and children. I know Jeff was waiting on him with open arms! I will forever remember the days he was our guard at SSA with love and laughter! May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way!

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  • Comment Link Ken Barfoot Friday, 28 June 2024 16:54 posted by Ken Barfoot

    Shirley and family. I was so sorry to hear of Gene’s passing. I have good memories of y’all when we lived down road from y’all in Natchez. I remember playing music with Gene a few times and remember all those Johnny Cash songs he knew. (Every Word of them). Y’all will be in our prayers during this difficult time. Ken & Nancy Barfoot.

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  • Comment Link John and Blakely Hedges Friday, 28 June 2024 15:38 posted by John and Blakely Hedges

    Praying for family and friends! A great man!

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  • Comment Link Billy F. Smith Friday, 28 June 2024 08:24 posted by Billy F. Smith

    A special friend and Brother Mason . Gene had a great sense of humor!

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  • Comment Link Tina Tompkins Smith Friday, 28 June 2024 00:05 posted by Tina Tompkins Smith

    Helen & Girls:
    So very sorry to hear that my buddy Mr. Gene passed away. He was a great man and will be missed by everyone who knew him! I remember the time that I kept the kids and he would put a belt on the fridge &.tell me if I had any trouble out of the kids there was the belt. Never had a
    problem out of them! He was definitely one of a
    kind. I hope that there will be some spaghetti at the Pearly Gates waiting on him. He is at peace talking with his mom & dad. I will be praying for ya'll during this time & ask God to give all of you peace during this time!

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  • Comment Link Vicky Smith Thursday, 27 June 2024 21:38 posted by Vicky Smith

    So very sorry for your loss, my sweet friend! Love and prayers to you and your family!

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  • Comment Link Alice Burns Mason Thursday, 27 June 2024 17:26 posted by Alice Burns Mason

    I was just about 11 or 12 when I met Gene Spence. As a co-worker of my brother, Dwayne, Gene was my faborite of Dwayne's friends. I'll never forget him taking to the piano and playing and singing A Whole Lot of Shaking Going On as well as Jerry Lee Lewis! Funny and fun, and Im sure his family will miss him. My heartfelt condolences to you all.

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