Joseph Wiley Spinks

The brothers of H.E. Palmes Masonic Lodge were deeply sadened to hear of the passing of our brother Joseph.
If we can do anything for our late brother's family, please let us know.

Joe was more than just a brother-in-law; he was a friend. He was layed back and easy going. He was like a second dad to all his nephews. He always tried to teach them the right ways of life. He lived a clean simple life and set a find example for everyone that watched his life. I am thankful that he took good care of my sister for 35 yrs. Everytime I burn one of his candles I will think of the precious memories that we shared through the years. There will never be another one like "Joe" ...

I know how hard this has been on the family. Joe was a very kind hearted soft spoken person. In the years I knew him he never spoke a harsh word about anyone. Joe was always willing to help anyone at anytime. He truly loved his family as well as they loved him. I will miss you Joe!!!!!

I will hold memories of Joe dear to my heart. As a 1st cousin, even though he was older than me, he enjoyed picking on me. My fondest memories were when I got to go to the drag races. I was just happy to tag along, even though I don't like any kind of car racing.

Seeing him ride a unicycle, and how talented he was .... his artwork. I always looked up to him and Vickie as they took time with me, my brother and sister.

Happy memories..........

Kay

When I think back to all the good times we spent together.
I know we will stay friends forever.

I miss the old days how we use to play.
Hours and hours throughout the day.

You mean so much to me you have my heart.
You have had it from the very start.

The words come throughout the years.
Goodbye farewell bringing tears.

When I can not see you the forgotten memories form in my mind.
Remembering how you where so sweet loving and kind.

I miss you...

to the family of joe i send you my condolences my prayers are with you .

Native American Prayer

I give you this one thought to keep;
I am with you still, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone,
I am with you still in each new...

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the...

Joe "Candleman", Spinks, we are going to miss you very much.