Jeffrey Matthew Spence was born September 22, 1972 in Houston, Texas. He graduated from Westfield High School and attended Angelina College in Lufkin. He is survived by his parents, Merle and Peggy Spence, Julie and Brian Bemos; his wife Sara Spence, and stepsons Alex, Mitchell, and Ben Clayton. He is also survived by his son, Tyler Spence and his first wife, LeAnn; grandmother Hazel Spence; Uncle John Spence and brother Justin Owens, and many other loving family members and friends who will miss him dearly.Jeff worked for Waste Management in Houston before joining the family owned business, Hardband Industries, in Midland as general manager.He was a friend to all and never hesitated to help. Once a friend, friend for life.He was the best father a son could have. He was a woodworker, fisherman, golfer, and hunter. And he shared those experiences with Tyler.A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, June 9, 2018 at First United Methodist Church Chapel in Midland.In lieu of flowers please send donations to The Rays of Hope Children’s Grief Center, 911 W. Texas Ave. Midland, Texas 79701.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,