Spencer Loalbo, Father of Three, Tragically Dies While Golfing – Details

He was a man who loved saltwater fishing, devoted time to his kids, and gave his socks away to a stranger in need. His family and community are in mourning.

41-year-old Spencer Loalbo tragically died on June 8, 2025, after being struck by a sudden lightning bolt while playing golf with his father. He leaves behind a wife and three young daughters.

The incident occurred in Gunter, Texas, around 5:15 p.m., long before severe weather was forecast. Gunter Police Chief Danny Jones told reporters the lightning came from a single storm cloud that passed overhead.

Spencer's father was also hit and has been admitted into a medical center in McKinney. However, It is not confirmed if he was struck by the same bolt. "I just feel like this is a nightmare that I'm going to wake up from," his wife, Kaylee Loalbo, said in an interview. "Or that he's just going to walk through the gate."

Friends gathered shortly after his death to finish a hen house project he had started in the backyard of a family's home in Double Oak. It was one of many visible reminders of Spencer's involvement in his children's lives and in the community.

Spencer and Kaylee had been married since 2014 and were raising three daughters: 8-year-old Evelynn, 6-year-old Charlotte, and 3-year-old Norah. According to Kaylee, the couple met in College Station and grew close again in North Texas after dating on and off for years.

She described her husband as a devoted family man who never hesitated to join in on his daughters' imaginative play, even allowing them to paint his nails and apply makeup. "He was just so good. So good," she said.

Their daughter Evelynn shared during an interview that she and her father enjoyed Bible stories and prayer time before bed. She expressed, "I know that he's with God and all of his problems have gone away... he's still in my heart."

Kaylee recalled the moment she learned about the lightning strike. "I don’t know that reality has sunk in," she told reporters, still visibly shaken. "I couldn’t breathe. I just knew."

Spencer's life was guided by a strong Christian faith, which he shared with his family and community not only through words, but action. He was known to feed the homeless, offer rides to strangers, and give quietly to those in need.

One story, shared in his obituary, exemplified his compassionate nature. While participating in an outreach event, Spencer removed his own shoes and socks to warm a homeless woman's cold feet, then walked back to his car barefoot and in tears.

The obituary also revealed that he was a man of the outdoors — an avid hunter, camper, and saltwater fisherman. During winter, he loved snowboarding. Friends say his generosity and joyful spirit were constant companions, whether he was serving at church or cheering on the Red Sox over chips and guacamole.

In the wake of his passing, loved ones launched a GoFundMe campaign to help support his family with funeral, medical, and daily living expenses. The page remembers Spencer as someone who "was tragically taken from us in the blink of an eye."

Over $126,000 has been raised so far from more than 800 donors. "Whether you knew Spencer personally or are simply moved by his story," the message reads, "any contribution — big or small — will make a difference."

Kaylee said she hopes her husband’s death will encourage others to embrace the selflessness and kindness he modeled. She remarked, "I hope that they're encouraged to be more like my husband."

A funeral service for Spencer was held through Slay Memorial Funeral Center. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, parents, a brother, nieces, nephews, and extended family.