MARLIN FOWLER SPENCE age 73 of Bell Buckle died Wednesday October 14, 2009. A native of Rutherford County, He was the son of the late Boyd and Willie Marlin Spence. He is survived by his sisters Clata (James) Atwood of Bell Buckle, Laura D. Spence of Murfreesboro, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister Marie Blair. Graveside services will 11:00 a.m. Saturday at McElroy Cemetery, with J.W. Gentry officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. He was retired from the U.S. Department of Defense and a member of Fosterville Baptist Church. Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. www.woodfinchapel.com (615)893-5151.