Gary Spinks Obituary
Gary Ray Spinks, 69 of Bowling Green died Monday, February 9, 2026 at the Medical Center.
The Warren County native was the son of the late Ray and Wilma Simmons Spinks. He was preceded in death by a sister, Audrey Spinks. Gary was a mechanic for Penske and was of the Baptist faith.
His survivors include his wife, Sue Duff Spinks; his children, Melinda Russell, Amy Spinks, Brandy Delpino (Michael), Chelsie Kendall (Adam), Johnny Dunning (Michelle) and Shelley Wells (Anthony), eight grandchildren, Macy, Jacob, Tyler, Coreena, Erin, Allison, Conner, Rowan, Michael, Jessie and Taylor; several great grandchildren; five brothers, Steve Spinks (Linda), Larry Spinks, Nathan Spinks (Robin), Andy Spinks and Mark Spinks (Tammy) one sister, Janice McDonald (Terry) and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with visitation from 3-6 p.m.
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3098 Louisville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101
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