George Spicer

Longtime Dallasite, George P. Spicer was born on January 9, 1926 and fell asleep to the Lord at his beloved home in Durango, CO on April 16, 2015 with his loving family at his side. Born in Cedar Rapids, IA to Dr. George Porter Spice, Sr. and Myrtle Mae Utley Spicer, he and his family moved to Dallas, TX when he was a young child. George graduated from Adamson High School in 1942 and was president of his senior class. He then volunteered for service in the U.S. Air Force during WWII and was a decorated officer. When George returned from his service to our country, he attended Texas A&M University playing basketball and football (Orange Bowl) and graduated in 1947, majoring in accounting, later becoming a noted CPA in Dallas. George also earned his law degree from SMU, graduating 3rd in his class in 1954. In addition to his Accounting and Law practice, George was involved in oil and gas, real estate and other businesses. Many will remember him as co-founder/owner of the Jim Allee Honda, Oldsmobile and Jeep dealerships. Besides his business acumen, Mr. Spicer truly enjoyed life. Kind and affable with always a humble twinkle in his eye, he loved outdoor activities, hunting, fishing, travelling, tennis/golf at the DAC Country Club and Brookhaven Country Club and telling tales with his wide circle of loyal and fun friends. His true joys and love, though, were his wife, children and grandchildren. George was a devoted Christian, former Deacon of both Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church of Dallas and First Presbyterian Church of Durango.
Preceded in death by his parents, son, George P. Spicer, III and sister Margaret L. Spicer. He is survived by the love of his life of almost 62 years, Joan Eleanor Spicer; son Samuel George Spicer; daughter Sally Margaret Spicer Pearson and her husband, Michael and their son, Alexander Pearson; daughter Joanne Elaine Spicer Jordanou and her husband Akis and their children and Anna Marie and Dimitri George Jordanou.
A memorial service will be held at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church at 3:00pm Friday, April 24th. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to East West Ministries 2001 West Plano Parkway, Suite 3000, Plano, TX 75075 (eastwest.org). The family is planning a Celebration of Life Reception at their Durango, Colorado home in early summer.