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Wellston Cemetery

Wellston, Lincoln County, Oklahoma

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Submitted by: Terry Dudley

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Derald Richard Spence

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December 17, 1945 ~ January 6, 2025

Derald Richard Spence was born December 17, 1945, in Chandler to Rex and Jewell (Gallaher) Spence. He passed away January 6, 2025, in Oklahoma City at the age of seventy-nine.

Dick served in the Army where he completed four tours in Vietnam serving with the 11th Bravo Unit. He earned 2 Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star Metal, and the Army Commendation Metal. Upon completion of his military service, he went to work in the oil field as a consultant. He enjoyed guns, Harley Davidson motorcycles, fishing and hanging out at the local On-Cue gas station visiting friends.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Rex and Jewell Spence; brothers, Gerald Spence, and Jimmy Spence. Survivors include his children, Rick Spence and his wife Lori, Krysti Horst and her husband Kenny, Scott Spence all of Texas; (9) grandchildren; (12) great-grandchildren; other family and many friends.

In true Dick Spence fashion, he will be laid to rest next to his mother in a private interment with no service to be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston..

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