Marshall Spencer McAdams' Obituary
Marshall Spencer McAdams, 97, passed away on August 4, 2020. Spencer was born January 27, 1923, one of eight children of J.W. McAdams and Emily Wooten McAdams of Hillsboro, Texas. He was preceded in death by his beloved and devoted wife of 57 years, Adeline Radke McAdams.
Spencer grew up in Hillsboro and graduated from Hillsboro High School. Upon learning of the attack at Pearl Harbor, he immediately joined the United States Air Force, and he went on to serve as an air traffic controller in the Pacific Islands. While he was deployed, Adeline wrote him a letter every single day, and Spencer shared the story of her letters for the rest of his life. They married on April 13, 1946. Spencer worked for a few years and saved enough money to attend Texas Christian University, where he eventually earned an undergraduate and a master’s degree in Spanish. He taught Spanish for Longview Independent School District from 1961 until he retired in 1983. After retirement, Spencer enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and playing the guitar. He was a member of Longview Grace Fellowship Church, and his life was a testament to his faith.
At the time of his passing he was in the care of Staci Griffith and Aleshia Fatherree of Heart to Heart Hospice.
A private service is planned for Thursday, August 6 at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro.
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