FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — Carlton Revere Spicer Jr., 65, died September 2, 2010, at his home in Fredericksburg, Va., following an extended illness. He worked as an educator for 40 years. According to his wishes, his body will be donated for research and organ recovery to the University of Maryland Anatomical Registry. Mr. Spicer was born October 23, 1944, in Gauley Bridge, WV. He graduated from Gauley Bridge High School, Glenville State College, and was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He earned his Master’s Degree in Education Administration from West Virginia University. He taught business, coached high school basketball, and was employed as a school principal in Fayette County, West Virginia. He also worked as a school administrator at Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, West Virginia. Carlton served as a facilitator with the North Central Accreditation Commission for the West Virginia State Board of Education. After moving to Fredericksburg, Virginia, in 2000, Mr. Spicer served as a high school administrator at Chancellor High School and Riverbend High School in Spotsylvania County. He retired in 2007. During his retirement years he enjoyed working at Macy’s. Carlton was a Christian, who loved God and considered his family his greatest blessing. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Fredericksburg. Carlton was an avid sports fan. He excelled in track and basketball, having played in high school and college. His ability to run and score earned him multiple awards. He was also an accomplished drummer, earning all-state recognition in high school. Mr. Spicer was preceded in death by his parents, Carlton and Grace Spicer, his sisters Betty Kania and Doris Waldeck, his brother James Spicer, and his niece Jennifer Vincent. He is survived by his loving wife Rebekah, children Johna Rutledge, Grace Synan and her husband Clay, and Carlton Revere “Chip” Spicer III. He has four grandchildren, Jordyn, Judson, Jaren, and Brooks. In addition, he is survived by siblings JoAnn Vincent, Marita Reed and her husband Tom, and Steve Spicer and his wife Carole. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law Joe Kania, Bill Waldeck, and many beloved nieces and nephews. The family will receive visitors at their home on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial service in his honor will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be sent to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 811 W. Evergreen Avenue Suite 303, Chicago, IL 60642.