Raymond Dale Spencer, 79, of Du Quoin, passed away at 10:21 A.M., Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Dale had worked as a face boss for the coal mines.  He worked at Freeman #6, Zeigler #11, and Conant Mine.  Dale had also been Public Works Director for the City of Du Quoin and had served as a Du Quoin City Commissioner.  He had also served as a volunteer fireman for many years.  During his retirement, Dale had a lawn mowing service.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin, where he served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and RA director.  Dale was a member of the Lions Club, Jaycees, and Elks.  He was a blood donor for many years.  Dale was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and an avid hunter.  He enjoyed watching his grandkids play sports.  Everyone called him Grandpa Dale.
He was born October 26, 1946 in Cole Camp, MO, the son of James C. and Wilma F. (Billups) Spencer.
He married Vicki D. Moss on February 3, 1966 at the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, two children - Jamie Tyner and husband David and Jeff Spencer and wife Shonna, all of Du Quoin, six grandchildren - Kyle Tyner and Sarah of Carterville, Kaleb Tyner of Marion, Alexandra Spencer and Dawson Mitchell of Du Quoin, Jonah Spencer and Kaylyn Betts of Du Quoin, Cameron Spencer and Makaylah of Du Quoin, and Blayke Spencer and Chase Brand of Pinckneyville, nine great grandchildren - Hudson, Houston, and Emery Tyner, Lucy and MaKenna Milam, Evie and Hendrix Spencer, and Bennett and Ford Spencer, two sisters-in-law - Marguerite Spencer of Pinckneyville and Jaci Gregory and Randy of Du Quoin, one brother-in-law - Tommy Moss and Judy Selvaggio of St. Charles, MO, his dog - Milo, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother - Ronald Dean Spencer, father-in-law - Thomas Moss and mothers-in-law - Kathryn Moss and Betty Moss.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M., Monday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin and from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Tuesday at the church.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to First Baptist Church in Du Quoin or NubAbility Athletics Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home.