His death certificate records Floyd Spence, age 64 years 7 months 29 days, born 18 Sep 1876 in Cedar Bluff, Va, died 17 May 1940 in Wheelwright, Floyd Co., Kentucky, length of residence 6 years, married, husband of Sallie Spence, occupation miner, father Noah Spence, mother’s maiden name Tilda Spence, both born in Virginia, cause of death coronary thrombosis, informant Noah Spence, Wheelwright, Ky, burial in Wellington, Ky.