Joshua Paul Spencer's Obituary
Services for Joshua Paul Spencer, 7, of Hallsville will be Monday, June 4, 2007, at 12 PM at Woodland Hills Baptist Church in Longview, with Brother Charles Hunt officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Park Cemetery in Longview under the direction of Rader Funeral Home.
Josh was born January 28, 2000 in Longview, Texas.
Josh went home to be with the Lord June 2, 2007 after a long battle with a neurological disease called Batten Disease. Josh was diagnosed in October of 2003 with this horrible disease. After being diagnosed, friends and family spent the next two years raising money and trying to raise awareness of this disease and how it affects these beautiful children. Currently there are approximately 200 children living in the United States with this disease and no effective treatment or cure. Thanks to Joshua and other children like him, there are now clinical studies being preformed in New York City and California. Everyday our pray is that not one more child will suffer with such a horrific disease.
He is survived by his parents, Paul and Leann Spencer of Hallsville and his 12 year old sister, Shelbie. He is also survived by his Grandparents, Ronnie and Maxine Spencer of Gilmer, Ray and Mary Bucknum of Waco, and William Mills of Lone Star. Other survivors include many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the East Texas Angel Network, P.O. Box 9544, Longview, TX 75608.
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