William Chester Spivey Jr., affectionately known as "Buster," was born March 27, 1944, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Charlotte, NC. He passed away on November 1, 2022 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center. He was 78 years old.  William was preceded in death by his father, William Chester Spivey, Sr. and mother, Mary P. Spivey, of Charlotte, NC.

He joined First Baptist Church-West as a child and became the first Black Eagle Scout in Mecklenburg County.  William attended Isabella Wyche Elementary and later, York Road High School. He was a proud Aggie of North Carolina A&T State University, where he studied Mechanical Engineering.  He later went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Master's Degree in Christian Education, graduating with honors from Pfeiffer University.

William became an ordained Deacon in 1972 and was always an active member in Church. He served on numerous boards and committees, including Chairman of the Deacon Board, Missions and Evangelism Board, Board of Finance and Bereavement Committee. He taught Sunday School, delivered Friendship Trays, sang in the choir and offered a helping hand wherever needed. He was also a devout member of The Gideon's North Camp.

William worked for the United States Postal Service for 37 years as a Material Management Specialist and retired in early 2000.  He loved music and enjoyed playing his saxophone from his high school marching band days.  He even had taps put on his shoes so he could dance on the kitchen floor. William loved his clothes and was always "sharp as a tack," "dressed to the nines."

He touched everyone whom he encountered.  He always had a word of wisdom or a great story to tell. He truly left his mark on this world. As he said at his father's funeral, "Daddy/Papa, we love you, but God loves you best."

William is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Spivey; his children, Deirdra Spivey-Moussa, Arvona Able (Clarence), William Chester Spivey, III (Ericka), and Faith Gross (Josh); his grandchildren, Jonathan Able, Joseph Able, William Chester Spivey, IV, Jasmine Able, Erin Spivey, Brandon Moussa, Trinity Gross, Jordyn Gross, Bryan Moussa and Hope Gross.

William Chester Spivey, Jr.  ~  Son, Husband, Father, Uncle, Papa, Friend

A True Follower of Jesus Christ