G. Lloyd Spencer
American politician
Died when: 87 years 293 days (1053 months)Star Sign: Aries
George Lloyd Spencer (March 27, 1893 – January 14, 1981) was an American politician from Arkansas.A member of the Democratic Party, he represented the state in the United States Senate from 1941 to 1943.
G.Lloyd Spencer was born in Sarcoxie, Missouri on March 27, 1893.Spencer moved to Okolona, Arkansas in 1902.Spencer attended public schools and the Peddie School at Hightstown, New Jersey.
He attended Henderson College at Arkadelphia, Arkansas.During World War I Spencer served in the United States Navy as a Seaman, Second Class.
From 1931 to 1943 he served as a lieutenant commander in the United States Naval Reserve.He moved to Hope, Arkansas in 1921 and established a career in banking and farming.
Spencer was appointed to the United States Senate on April 1, 1941, to finish the unexpired term of Senator John E.Miller.
He served until January 3, 1943, and did not stand for re-election, preferring instead to return to the Navy for World War II service.
He served as director of the at Shreveport, Louisiana and commissioner of the .He served as the Arkansas executive vice president of the as well.
Spencer also served as the chairman of board and president of First National Bank of Hope, Arkansas.George Lloyd Spencer died at Hope, Arkansas on January 14, 1981, and is buried in Rosehill Gardens in Hope.
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