Spencer McCarron

Bernard Spencer Mccarron was a man of faith, honored to share his faith, and one who deeply loved family and friends. He and his wife Trish were members of the Berean Bible Church in Broken Bow, NE. He was born August 8, 1946, in Washington, D.C., to Bernard and Louise Spencer Mccarron. Growing up in Avondale, Maryland, he graduated from Northwestern Senior High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, in 1964. He joined the army and served his country from Jan. 19, 1966 - Jan. 16, 1970, spending two years in Ethiopia working in heavy transportation, then the Ambulance Corp with Chaplains' services, at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. Having a love of driving, Spencer started a truck brokerage Company in Maryland -Mikelly Enterprises - named after his two oldest children. The company is still in business today and is managed by his daughter Shannon. Spencer relocated to Las Vegas to facilitate logistics for International Trade Shows with TWI. He met Trish in 1998 prior to moving to Las Vegas and they were married on July 9, 2000, at Little Chapel of the West in Las Vegas. While working in the trade show industry he was able to pursue their deep love of travel. He was blessed to be able to travel the world many times over. Spencer was at home no matter where in the world he was. From Paris to London to Dubai he made friends and was always eager to share his faith over a cold Guinness or a hot cup of coffee. Spencer had a love of good wine and sharing great food with friends. The relationship he had with his children and grandchildren were of the utmost importance to him. He was always supportive no matter the circumstances. He went above and beyond to be a good example of a father. He filled their childhoods with boating trips, flights in his airplane, cheers from the sidelines and unwavering support and love. No matter where in the world he was, he made sure to answer the phone. Spencer's family includes his loving wife of 23 years Trish Mccarron. Four children from a previous marriage to Karen Jean Armes; Michael Spencer Mccarron (wife Cristen), Kelly Jean O'Donnell, Shannon Lee Remson and Katelyn Louise Mccarron; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and his sister Patricia Purks. He was preceded in death by his grandson Brendon Mccarron, his great grandson Elias Sage O'Donnell, and his parents, Bernard F and Louise Spencer Mccarron. Spencer was laid to rest July 3, 2023, at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska, with military honors, Pastor Larry DeMoss officiating. A celebration of life is planned for July 29, 2023, at Lighthouse Church in Glen Burnie, MD at 11am. Memorials are suggested to the family.