Rema Spencer

To the life of God’s Chosen Vessel, Beloved Husband & Father, Rema James Spencer, Pastor, Royal Family Ministries

In the tender embrace of cherished memories, we bid a glorious farewell to Rema, a soul of remarkable grace, who answered God’s roll call Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Rema James Spencer of Wayne, NJ was born on, September 20, 1961, in Georgetown Guyana to Lynette Spencer (nee Marshall) and the late James F. Spencer. He completed his childhood and high school education in Georgetown, Guyana. As a teen, he was employed in the Dispensary Department at Georgetown Hospital.

He went on to work as an insurance agent for several years.

Rema made a profession of his faith in Jesus Christ when he was 12 years old. As a young adult, He acknowledged and accepted his call to serve the Lord.

In 1984, he married Karen Spencer (nee Adams), his beloved wife. Shortly after, they embarked upon their first Missionary venture together in Barbados, WI. They later migrated to the USA to serve the Jesus Rescue Mission at the Market Street Mission, Morristown, NJ.

Rema furthered his education at the Biblical College of the Bible and Biblical Theological Seminary.

Rema joined Gilmore Memorial Church of God, Paterson, NJ. He ministered and served faithfully as a counselor to those in the inner- city for 11 years.

Rema joined Calvary Temple Church, Wayne NJ, where he served as an Associate Pastor and Counselor for 9 years. In this capacity, He founded the Life Guidance Center.

In 2007, Royal Family Ministries was birthed. As Pastor, Rema modeled servant leadership and unwavering devotion to RFM for the past 17 years.

After completing his Clinical Pastoral Education at Morristown Medical Center, Rema began working in the Pastoral Care Department at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital,  Paterson . As Chaplain, he provided spiritual guidance and support to all, especially the patients, families, and staff.

Rema served his community as Chaplain of the Wayne, NJ Fire Department. He was appointed this position by the Mayor’s Office,

10+ years ago.

Rema leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion, cherished by his beloved wife of 40 years Karen Spencer, his children Joshua Spencer, Jasmine Spencer, Jeremy Spencer, his mother Lynette Spencer, his siblings Wayne Spencer, Sonia Amanda Welch, Terry- Lynne Archer, Quebeson Nigel Spencer, Rachel Griffith, his mother

in-law Bridget DePeazer, his sister in-law Almaz Forsythe, and a host of loving family, friends and co-laborers in Christ.