Obituaries

David L. Williams

of Jackson, formerly of Manchester, age 33, went to be with his Savior Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Henry Ford Allegiance in Jackson. He was born February 9, 1988, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Richard & Donna (Mund) Williams.

David was a 2007 graduate of North Sharon Christian School. In 2010, he received a certificate for Local Church Vocational Training from Grace Baptist College in Gaylord. Over the years he worked at the Manchester Pharmacy; the Bob Evans in Jackson; and the Muggs & Bopps Gas Station in Grass Lake. He owned a lawn care and snow removal business. David enjoyed woodworking as well as hunting, fishing, and spending time with his cat, Cinder. He was an active member of the Loomis Park Baptist Church where he worked with the sound booth and supported the youth of the church. David shared his love by doing.

Harvey John Gough

of Okemos, MI, formerly of Stuart, FL, age 101, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Medilodge of Okemos. He was born July 30, 1920 in Elkland Township, the son of John Wesley & Jeannie E. (Ritchie) Gough. Harvey was a semi-truck driver.

Viola Fern Poley

formerly of Ann Arbor, Manchester, & Chelsea, age 93, died Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Country Meadows in Grass Lake, Michigan. She was born June 13, 1928, in Tecumseh, Michigan, the daughter of John H. & Adeline (Covell) Curtiss.

Viola was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Manchester and a former member of Dexter Gospel Church. She was active with Manchester Senior Citizens and Chelsea Senior Citizens. Viola retired from Thompson-Shore in Dexter after 8 years of service.

Jeffrey Edwards Spencer

of Chelsea, Michigan, age 65, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 11, 2021 at his home. He was born March 23, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Raymond Vincent & Mary Rogers (Cunningham) Spencer.

Jeff graduated from St. Louis Country Day High School in St. Louis, MO, in 1974. He then went on to graduate from Carleton College, MN, and received his Master's degree from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Jeff worked for many years at ATS Automation as an engineer and project manager. He loved traveling, hiking, and canoeing. Jeff enjoyed organizing trips for his friends. He loved craft beer, astronomy, and attending concerts. Jeff was a member of the Ann Arbor Brewer's Guild and the Ann Arbor Ski Club.