LeRoy Spicer

LeRoy Spicer, 79, of Topeka, KS, went to his heavenly home on Friday, January 9, 2026. He was born August 10, 1946 in Emporia, KS, the son of Clarence and Claire Jean (Asklund) Spicer. He married Barbara Hodges on June 27, 1970, in Osage City, KS and she survives at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Charles Spicer, and Bill Spicer. He is survived by his children Bryan Spicer and wife Lupe, Urbandale, IA; Sherri Hensyel and husband Brian, Topeka, KS; and three grandchildren, Collin, Ethan, and Avery Hensyel. Also surviving is Bryan’s family in Iowa which includes Carolina, Douglas and Valentina Reyes; Brenda, Oscar and Nicolas “Tibby” Juarez; Gabby and Emily Hernandez and Brianna Ramirez. LeRoy’s sisters, Sue Spicer, Topeka, KS and Cindy Spicer, Osage City, KS also survive, as well as brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces.

He graduated from Osage City High School (KS) in 1964. He attended Emporia State College (KS) from 1964 to 1966. He served his country in the 733 Transportation Unit of the Army Reserves from 1967 to 1972. He was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 30 years, retiring in February 2000. In his retirement years he drove for various car dealerships transporting vehicles which he thoroughly enjoyed.

LeRoy also loved taking vacations with his wife, from coast to coast, with the mountains of Colorado being one of their favorites. Some other memorable trips they took together were to the Holy Land in Israel, Hawaii and Canada. He cherished time spent with his children and their families, including watching his grandchildren’s involvement in music, gymnastics and soccer. What he truly loved above all else was his assurance in knowing one day he would spend eternity with his Lord and Savior due to his acceptance of Jesus in his life on October 2, 1975.

Honoring his request, he will be cremated. The family will receive friends from 10:00-10:45 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life beginning at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 20 at Fellowship Bible Church, 6800 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66615.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fellowship Bible Church or Webster Conference Center, 2601 N Ohio St., Salina, KS 67401.