Marcus Earl Spencer, Sr., departed this life on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Springfield Memorial. He was born on November 5, 1985, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Dawn Spencer, Maggie Helm, and Irene Lacy.

 

Marcus previously worked at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant. Marcus enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved to make everyone laugh and wanted to see everyone having a good time. Marcus had a very contagious smile and laugh!

 

Marcus enjoyed boxing for Coach Howell as a teenager and playing football at Springfield High School, from which he graduated in 2004. He also enjoyed going to the south, including Lexington, Mississippi, where he spent some of his early years with his twin, Mark, his mother, Irene, and his grandma, Mag.

 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dawn Marie Spencer; father, Donald Maurice Womack; maternal grandfather, Jessie Lacy; maternal great-grandmother, Maggie Helm-Lacy; younger brother, Steven Spencer; younger sister, Doniesha Monique Womack; and three great-uncles; and one great-aunt.

 

He leaves to cherish memories: his sons, JaZari Marcus Allen Spencer of Colorado Springs, CO, Malamashian Leachman of Springfield, IL, Zyejerion Anthony of Springfield, IL, Marcus Earl Spencer, Jr., of Springfield, IL, and Kitai Prince Marcus Spencer of Springfield, IL. He also leaves to cherish his passing: his mother, Irene Lacy of Springfield, IL; brothers, Mark Spencer of Springfield, IL, Antwan Walker of Springfield, IL, Donald Jr. and Donte Womack of Springfield, IL; sisters, Maxine Austin of Springfield, IL, Katie Lacy of Springfield, IL, Lavonta, Whitney and Nadeja Malone of Springfield, IL, Domesha, Dalona and Monae Womack of Springfield, IL, and Brittany and Tameka Ross of Chicago, IL. He will be greatly missed by special aunts, uncles, cousins, and tons and tons of loving friends.