Howard Earl Spencer, 50, joined the Lord for eternal joy on February 3, 2023. He was born to Vertie Lee Spencer on October 13, 1972, in Jacksonville, Texas. Howard spent his younger years growing up in the rural area of Jacksonville, Texas, where he played sports for the Jacksonville High School, graduating in 1991. He was recruited by Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas, for his outstanding scholarship in the classroom and his exceptional football skills on the defensive line. After graduating from Southwestern College with a Bachelors of History and Health PE Recreation, he continued his education at Kansas State University, receiving his Master’s Degree of Science in Special Education. He began teaching Special Education in the Manhattan, KS High School. In 2004, Howard settled in Dodge City, KS where he taught Special Education at the Middle School level. Howard also served the Dodge City community through his employment at Arrowhead West, Inc and Youthville. Howard was employed at the Comanche Middle School at the time of his passing. Howard was a long-time member of the Dodge City Church of the Nazarene where he facilitated a support group for hurting people, and was very involved with the youth group. He loved Jesus, and also Texas football. He had a great sense of humor and had patience for days. During his football years, Howard was very involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Along his path, Howard touched so many lives through the care he showed,and the love of Jesus he gave,to everyone he encountered. He was always ready with a word of encouragement, and his words always built up those around him. No matter what life situations came his way, he always remained a pleasure to be around and continued to give his life for the benefit of others.In his spare time, Howard was a very avid reader and enjoyed watching sports, especially football. He was also a history buff, as one of the passions of his studies was history. Howard was preceded i
