Pastor Mark Allen Spence,58, of Moscow Mills, MO, passed away at SSM- Lake St. Louis Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 24, 1965 in Dyersburg, TN to Jerry Mac and Barbara Sue (Brown) Spence. Mark attended the Lincoln County R III schools and graduated from Troy Buchanan High School. Mark was a former cross country state competitor and track was an important part of his high school life. Mark became a Pastor over 12 years ago and had been at Wellsville United Methodist Church and was currently over two churches; Old Alexandria United Methodist Church and Moscow Mills United Methodist Church. Mark was totally dedicated to his churches, whether it be home visits, hospital visits or ministering on the phone. He made friends wherever he went and never met a stranger. Mark was blessed with four children; Erica, Miranda, Mark J. and Sarah. On November 25, 2017 he was united in marriage with Vicki  (Kiser) and he became a father to Damon, Jacob and Matthew. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Music was an important part of his life, he enjoyed music at church and listening to; Johnny Cash, Elvis and especially Bon Jovi ( Vicki found a Bon Jovi fan club card in his wallet). Mark was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, who will be sadly missed and long remembered to all those who knew and loved him. We are all blessed to have had  him in our lives.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Vicki Spence of Moscow Mills, MO, children; Erica Spence of Troy, MO, Miranda Spence of St. Charles, MO, Mark J. Spence of Sullivan, MO, Sarah Spence of Troy, MO, Damon Hamilton of Fulton, MO, Jacob Hamilton of Rolla, MO, and Matthew Hamilton.  He is further survived by his loving  grandchildren:  Emery, Hallie, Landon, Ian, Dawson and Bria;  siblings:  Wanda (Kevin) Raines of Hawk Point, MO, Gary (Kim) Spence of Moscow Mills, MO, Bobby (Tracy) Spence of Troy, MO and honorary brother Mark Salamone;  his father-in-law; John "Dave" Bruning, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents; Jerry Mac and Barbara Sue Spence and Vicki's parents, Jerry Kiser and Virginia "Ginny" Bruning.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2023 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. at McCoy- Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory,  1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379.  Funeral will also be on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 4 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory,  1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379  (636) 528-8244.  Officiating:  Rev. Bill O'Neal

Interment-  Private Family Burial

Memorials may be made to: Old Alexandria United Methodist Church or Moscow Mills United Methodist Church, c./o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy location.

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh@gmail.com