Michael "Mike" Howard Spencer

Michael “Mike” Howard Spencer, 52, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, September 12, 2013 at his home. He graduated from Luxora High School and had lived in Jonesboro for the past 15 years where he attended Arkansas State. Mike graduated from Memphis Culinary Institute. He enjoyed gardening and loved to spend time with his two cats; Maggie and Callie. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Wayne Spencer.
Survivors include his Mother, Jenny Phillips of Jonesboro; brothers William Stephen Phillips (Carla), Daniel Wade Phillips (Sharon) and step-brother Barry Lynn Phillips (Brenda) all of Jonesboro.
Private memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Emerson Funeral Home with Emerson Funeral Home in Charge. For lasting Memorials, please consider Southwest Church of Christ Better Life Counseling Center, 1601 James Street, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401.