Heath Allen Spence of Mt. Ida, Arkansas passed from this life, Saturday, December 26, 2015 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Heath was born November 11, 1981 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Heath was 34 years, 1 month and 15 days old.
Heath leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother and stepfather, Rita and Robert "Spud" Austin of Mt. Ida, Arkansas, one brother Erick Spence and wife April of Greenwood and one sister, Cristy Peaslee of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Heath also leaves behind his uncle, Alfred Abshere of Lavaca, Ar. Heath will forever remain in the hearts of two grandmothers, Marianne Abshere of Greenwood, Arkansas and Sue Spence of Van Buren, Arkansas as well as two precious nieces, Audrey Spence and Anna Spence.
Heath was preceded in death by two grandfathers: Roy Lee Abshere and Lloyd Spence.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Heath ask that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to 3 Girls Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 1001, Shady Point, OK 74956 or you may make contributions online to their pay pal link: http://form.jotformpro.com/form acct. # 42637003824955. Heath fostered "Tilley" who brought him so much joy and love.