SPENCER LEE OXFORD

Spencer Lee Oxford, 78, of War, WV, went to be with His Savior after a long-fought battle on Friday, February 6, 2026. He was a lifetime member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in War, WV, where he was the pastor since 1989. He loved nothing more, other than his wife, Dorothy, to preach and teach God’s word. Left to cherish memories and continue his legacy of serving Jesus are his wife of nearly 60 years, Dorothy; his son, David Oxford (Robyn); his daughter, Paula Sparks (Willie); grandchildren: Courtney Schilling (Garrett); Hunter Sparks (Alex); Kaitlyn Sheets (Spencer); Laken Grygiel (Joey); great-grandchildren: Alayna, Teagan, Penelope, Rori, and Leo. Spencer served in the United States Army for four years, which included one tour in Vietnam, and worked for Appalachian Power Company as a mechanic for 33 1/2 years. He loved to work on all kinds of vehicles; he enthusiastically rode his Harley; he hunted and fished any time he was able; he loved woodworking; his garage was his happy place; above all, he could be found reading and studying the Word of God. He had to repeatedly purchase Bibles because he wore them out with continuous usage. He had a Master of Arts in Theology and often was a resource for many as they had biblical questions. He’s surely discussing some of those questions with many of the Christians, disciples, prophets, and saints who went on before him. He’s in the very presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and he’s enjoying all the splendor Heaven has to offer. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in War, WV. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm to be followed by a service at 1:00 pm. Pallbearers will be Willie Sparks, Hunter Sparks, Joey Grygiel, Garrett Schilling, Spencer Sheets, and Frazier McGuire. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Rutherford, Tommy Rutherford, Fred Vandyke, Johnny Webb, Marvin Gates, and Cisco Mitchell. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations to Tunnel for Towers, St. Jude, or Emmanuel Baptist Church in War, WV, be made. We are left grieving, but our husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and pastor is rejoicing and experiencing all that we’ve been promised by God in His word. The Douglas Mortuary in Welch, WV, is serving the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.douglasmortuary.com

SPENCER LEE OXFORD

June 21, 1947 - February 6, 2026