James F. Puddin Spicer, 82, a retired precinct captain with the D.C. police, died of upper respiratory failure Jan. 29, 2006 at Charlotte Hall
Veterans Home in Mechanicsville.
Mr. Spicer was born in Washington and graduated from Eastern High School. During World War II, he enlisted in the Navy and served in
Europe.
After returning to the District, he became a police officer. He worked for 26 years in various departments and precincts, including accident
investigation and dispatch and communications. He retired as a precinct captain serving Georgetown in 1973.
Mr. Spicer was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars McKimmee-Cattern Post 2979, where he held various positions, including post
commander. He was honored as a Commander of the Year for his outstanding dedication by the D.C. Veterans of Foreign War Department.
He moved to New Bern, N.C., in 1987, where he enjoyed playing golf at River Bend Country Club. In 2003, he returned to the Washington
area and lived in Owings.
He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Spicer, in 1974.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Anita Spicer of Owings; three sons, Jim Spicer of Boca Raton, Fla.; Steve Spicer of Rockville and Mike
Spicer of Owings; a sister, Mary Sitek of Minneapolis; a brother, John Spicer of Waldorf; and six grandchildren.
James F. "Pudding" Spicer
|