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 "Home of Ole Tar Heel Meats"  
 
   
  About Us

Spencer Packing Company was founded in the late 1920's by Julius "Poppy" Spencer in Columbia, North Carolina. Julius's son, Harold L. Spencer and his wife, Eva Spencer ran the business after his father (Julius) retired until 1976.

Harold L. "Bud" Spencer and wife Pamela Spencer took over in 1976 when Bud's father retired. Bud graduated from Atlantic Christian College with a degree in Math and Science. He was a chemist with United Piece Dye Works before returning to Columbia and the family business.

Kevin Spencer, son of Harold "Bud" Spencer graduated from East Carolina University in 1995 and worked with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture Meat Inspection Service. He then came to work with his father to help expand the business.

Greg Spencer graduated from North Carolina State University in 1997 with a degree in Food Science. He also came to work in the family business.

Washington Packing Company started operation in 1947. Harold L. "Bud" Spencer purchased Washington Packing Company in 1998.

We offer delicious Spencer's Whole Hog Sausage and Ole Tar Heel Meats. Just give us a call at (252) 946-4161, or e-mail us.