Melvin "Mel" Richard Spencer

Melvin “Mel” Richard Spencer, 69, of Pittsboro, passed away Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at UNC Chapel Hill surrounded by family.

Mel was born on February 5th, 1956, to the late Melvin Reed and Audrey Hawkins Spencer in Oneida County, Idaho. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Sue Barkley.

Mel was an lead engineer in software development.  He loved the outdoors and reading. He was very dedicated and faithful to his Lord. Mel was an extremely hard worker and enjoyed his work. He loved people and never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Myungha Whang Spencer; his daughters, Melina Spencer of Pittsboro, and Marissa Spencer of Raleigh; and his brother, Robert Spencer and his wife, Shannon of Utah.

A celebration of life service will be held June 14th, 2025, at 11 am, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 151 Old Rock Springs Cemetery Rd. Pittsboro, NC 27312. Burial will follow at Chatham Memorial Park in Siler City. Services will be officiated by Christian Nelson.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Spencer family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com