Frank L. Spicer This obituary was published: December 05, 2005 11:48 pm http://www.register-herald.com/obituaries/local_story_339234813.html, the web site of the Register-Herald, which retired him while he was very sick and looking for a glimmer of hope. LEWISBURG - Frank L. Spicer, 68, passed away Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, at the Greenbrier Valley Medical Center. Frank was born Aug. 22, 1937, in Atlanta, Ga., to the late Lindell L . "Jack" Spicer and Vera Torre. Mr. Spicer was a member of the Old Stone Presbyterian Church and was retired from the West Virginia Daily News after serving 34 years as advertising manager and as publisher. He headed Penny Pitch for over 30 years. He was the president of the West Virginia Press Association. He was a professional musician, playing big bass, and performed with national and local groups, as well as with The Greenbrier Valley Theatre. He held offices in the American Federation of Musicians Local No. 674, formerly taught at the Greenbrier Military School and worked and was manager of WRON. He was a former member of the Lewisburg Rotary Club and was a Korean Navy veteran, having served in Japan. Survivors include his wife, Jane W. Spicer of Lewisburg; two daughters, Catherine Spicer of Chicago, Ill., and Sarah Spicer of Columbus, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Jennifer Shafer and husband, Allen, of Ruckersville, Va.; and two grandchildren, Brenna and Evan Shafer. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday at Greenbrier Valley Theatre with Dr. Dexter Taylor officiating. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Penny Pitch, Greenbrier Valley Theatre or the Lewisburg Library. Please send online condolences by visiting wwfh.ourcondolences.com. Arrangements by Wallace & Wallace, Lewisburg.