Philip Gale Spencer, 80, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away on March 9, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 8, 1935 in Bluefield, W.V. to the late Joseph H. Spencer and Mable Thompson-Osbourne. In 1956, Sawdust proudly entered the United States Air Force and served his country until his honorable discharge in 1960. He acquired the nickname “Sawdust” when his coworkers at Andrew’s Airforce Base discovered that he was not only an aircraft mechanic but an avid woodworker, as well. He then served with the Air National Guard until his retirement in 1988. From 1988 to 2002, he was employed by St. Mary’s County Public Schools as a field trip school bus driver. On January 20, 1964, he married his beloved wife Dorothy M. Neill at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, MD. He enjoyed taking his camper and going on trips. He was an avid bird hunter and trained bird dogs. He also enjoyed playing pitch. He volunteered with Meals on Wheels and was the past president and member of Hollywood Rescue Squad. However, his greatest love was for his family, whom he enjoyed spending time with. In addition to […]
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