Obituary of Robert Lawrence Spinney

Robert L. Spinney Newton Robert, 58, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at his home in Newton. A Time of Remembrances for Robert will be held at a later date. The Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton, have been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials have been designated to Robert's family, to Progress Industries or to a charity of your choosing. Robert Lawrence Spinney, the son of Lawrence James Spinney and Charlene McCloud-Carpenter, was born October 30, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a high school graduate and a longtime resident of the Newton, Iowa, area. Robert devoted his life to his family and friends, and enjoyed watching sports and he loved all animals. He was employed by Wal-Mart, Progress Industries, McDonald's and Taco John's. Those left to honor Robert's memory include his brother Randy Spinney of Ankeny, IA; his mother Charlene Carpenter of Ankeny; Aunt Marjorie Knaus of Ohio; his cousins; and many good friends. Robert was preceded in death by his father Lawrence. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.