Billy spent most of his life working in the horse industry, where he was awarded for his exceptional skills. Billy was also a charter member and an ordained elder of Restoration Ministries in Corbin, Kentucky, where he fulfilled his passion for helping people and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. He also served as a member of the United States Marine Corps.

Billy was proceeded in death by his father, the late Beecher Spencer; two brothers, Larry Spencer and Rex Spencer; sister Shirlene Spencer Moffit.

He is survived by his mother, Florence Reid Spencer; brothers, Tim Spencer and Glenn Harris; sisters, Geneva Spencer Griffin, Jenette Spencer Croley and Angie Spencer Lee. He is also survived by daughter, Jerrica Spencer of Lexington, Kentucky; sons Casey Spencer of Harrodsburg, Kentucky and Jewell Brown of Lexington, Kentucky. Billy is leaving behind nine grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and family. As well as two very special friends, Cheryl Friedman and Ronnie Smith.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Thursday May 30, 2019 in the Hopper Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Phil Yates and Rev. Ronnie Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Rosenwald Cemetery in Barbourville with Andre Brooks, Alan Bledsoe, Tony Bledsoe, Shawn Adams, Eli Emery and Mark Barnes serving as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers are Paul Hubbs, Brandon Hensley, Conner Blackburn and Gary Large.

The family will receive friends Thursday after 11:00 AM until the hour of service at Hopper Funeral Home.