Al Spicer

[Woodmolds]

Does anyone know if this is the same AL Spicer that posted such beautiful marquetry here and other places? I thought he was from Bessemer City, NC. This is very near me.

Obituary for William Alton Spicer at Colonial Funeral Home Stokes Chapel

Al Spicer, 68, passed away peacefully at his home in the Snow Hill Community of Danbury, NC on March 31, 2019 with his wife of 47 years, Cindy C.J. and sister-in-law, Deb, at his bedside. Cancer took his life after a twelve-year battle and yet, in Christ Al was victorious

www.colonialfh.net

 

[Mike Davis]

Yes, the one and only.

Al’s creativity and Spirit driven internal motivation aided his 32- year career in the newspaper business first as a part-time photographer at the Petersburg (VA) Progress Index and onto the Fort Myers (FL) News-Press, where he was nominated for a Pulitzer, and finally as Graphics Editor, and Imaging Coordinator at the Greensboro (NC) News & Record from which he retired.

Upon retirement in 2007, Al enrolled at Rockingham Community College to hone his furniture design and building skills. He loved furniture built by the old masters in England and in the fledgling United States and considered them his mentors.

 

[sawman101]

I know Al had a battle these past few years, but Al was a strong personality who relished challenges; just look at the work he posted in the gallery here. He sure will be missed, and he left a lot of his talent and work behind that memorialized a great American craftsman. I pray that as your life was a testimony to your faith in God Al, your testimony will live on to inspire many others. Fair winds and smooth sailing my friend, you are missed here.

 

[Jim M.]

Al was an incredible woodworker and a very nice guy, his work was award winning, literally.

Grand Prize in Popular Woodworking's 2017 Excellence Awards.

 

[Stuart Kent]

Al was a good friend and a gift to the woodworking world. I join many in missing a man that made the world a better place.

 

[Hmerkle]

I met Al at one of the mid-winter blah's picnic (I was already a fan of his work) of course I was stumbling with my words (being star struck - meeting someone I never thought I would) and he was SO personable and humble, I didn't know I could be more impressed, but I was! What a great man who I along with many others will miss!

 

[Graywolf]

I never had the honor of meeting Al, I have been a fan of of his work for a long time. He will be missed.

 

[Raymond]

I met Al briefly at the Mid-Winter Picnic and like Hank, I admired his work and contributions greatly. He will definitely be missed by many.

 

[CaptnA]

I am saddened to hear of his passing and lift up all affected by his life and death in prayer. Thank you for sharing this.

 

[ScottM]

Prayers for the family and friends.