Yancy Spencer III
American surfer
About Yancy Spencer III
Lived 1950 – 2011 (aged 60). Yancy Spencer III was an American surfer.
Family He was the son of Yancy Bailey Spencer Jr. (North Carolina, 1929–2010), who served in the United States Navy between 1938 and 1962, Seaman First Class (S1c) in World War II who reached the rank of Chief Petty Officer (CPO), and wife Patricia Lee Rice.
He was married to his wife Lydia Ann Brown, daughter of Eugene Fuller "Gene" Brown II and wife Maxine Boatright.
He had three children, including Yancy Spencer IV, actress Abigail Spencer and Sterling Spencer.
Death Yancy died after surfing at County Line Beach, California, on February 14, 2011. The cause of death was revealed to be a heart attack.
A statue of him was erected on Pensacola Beach, Florida.
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Who was Yancy Spencer III?
American surfer (1950-2011)
When was Yancy Spencer III born?
Yancy Spencer III was born on 2 July 1950 in Roanoke.
When did Yancy Spencer III die?
Yancy Spencer III died on 14 February 2011.
What was Yancy Spencer III's occupation?
Yancy Spencer III was a surfer.
What nationality was Yancy Spencer III?
Yancy Spencer III was American.
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