Melton Newton Spencer II

Melton Newton Spencer II, also lovingly known to family and friends as “Newt” of Irondale, was born on March 1, 1999 in Fredericktown, a son to Melton Newton Spencer Sr. and June Renee (Sumpter) Gilliam. Newt passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, having reached the age of twenty-three years, seven months, and nine days.

Those who remain to cherish his memory include his wife, Casey (Halbert) Spencer; son, Hunter Gilliam; father, Melton Spencer; mother and stepfather, June & Red Gilliam; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joe & Nancy Crump; grandparents, Audrey & Joyce Sumpter; brothers-in-law, Joseph Crump (wife, Sarah), and Simon Crump. Newt is also survived by a host of other family and friends.

Newt will be greatly missed by all that love and knew him, especially his family. Newt was a great husband, father, son, grandson, son-in-law, brother, and friend. Newt helped anyone who needed him with a big smile. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his wife and family.

A visitation was Sunday, October 16th from 5 to 8 p.m. at DeClue Funeral Home, Potosi. Visitation resumed on Monday, October 17th from 9 to 10 a.m.

A funeral service was held Monday, October 17th at 10 a.m., officiated by Pastor Darren Gallaher. Interment followed at Caledonia Methodist Cemetery, in Caledonia.

DeClue Funeral Home was honored to have served the family of Newt Spencer.